Compose - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kəmˈpəʊz|  American pronunciation of the word compose
Brit.  |kəmˈpəʊz|  British pronunciation of the word compose

verb

- form the substance of
Greed and ambition composed his personality
- write music (syn: write)
Beethoven composed nine symphonies
- produce a literary work (syn: indite, pen, write)
She composed a poem
- put together out of existing material (syn: compile)
- calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult
- make up plans or basic details for (syn: draw up, frame)

Extra examples

She composed a letter to her sister.

He is in his studio composing.

It is always easier to criticize than to compose.

In the last year of his life he composed at least eight of his philosophical works.

He composeed himself.

Barrington has composed the music for a new production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.

I like the way he composes his photographs.

Greed and ambition composed his personality

Beethoven composed nine symphonies

She composed a poem

She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult

More than 17.6 million firms compose the business sector of our economy.

Compose a letter to your local paper stating your views on an issue of your choice.

Lynn took several deep breaths to compose herself.

When asked a question, give yourself a second to compose your thoughts.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: compose
he/she/it: composes
present participle: composing
past tense: composed
past participle: composed
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