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compose

[ kuhm-pohz ]

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verb (used with object)

composed, composing.

to make or form by combining things, parts, or elements:
He composed his speech from many research notes.
to be or constitute a part or element of:
a rich sauce composed of many ingredients.
to make up or form the basis of:
Style composes the essence of good writing.
to put or dispose in proper form or order:
to compose laws into a coherent system.
Art. to organize the parts or elements of (a picture or the like).
to create (a musical, literary, or choreographic work).
to end or settle (a quarrel, dispute, etc.):
The union and management composed their differences.
to bring (oneself, one's mind, etc.) to a condition of calmness, repose, etc.; calm; quiet.
Synonyms: ,
Printing.
1. to set (type).
2. to set type for (an article, book, etc.).

verb (used without object)

composed, composing.

to engage in composition, especially musical composition.
to enter into composition; fall into an arrangement:
a scene that composes well.

compose

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verb

to put together or make up by combining; put in proper order
to be the component elements of
to produce or create (a musical or literary work)
intr to write music
to calm (someone, esp oneself); make quiet
to adjust or settle (a quarrel, etc)
to order the elements of (a painting, sculpture, etc); design
printing to set up (type)

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of compose¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Middle French word composer. See com-, pose ¹

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Word History and Origins

Origin of compose¹

C15: from Old French composer, from Latin ��ǳ��ō�Ա�� to put in place; see component

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This time the group was composed entirely of women, again dressed in their traditional garb.

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Martire learned piano at a young age and began composing at 15.

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So how did you compose music using the recordings of animal sounds?

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We often talk about when a player has composure on the ball, but what is special about Van Dijk is how composed he looks without it, because of his positioning and anticipation.

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Prof Paul Mealor, who has created music for a number of royal events, also gave them a volume containing all the music he composed for their coronation in 2023.

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