Meaning & Definition of Compose in English
English⟶
Compose
/kəmpoʊz/
verb
1. Form the substance of
- "Greed and ambition composed his personality"
synonym:
- compose
2. Write music
- "Beethoven composed nine symphonies"
synonym:
- compose,
- write
3. Produce a literary work
- "She composed a poem"
- "He wrote four novels"
synonym:
- write,
- compose,
- pen,
- indite
4. Put together out of existing material
- "Compile a list"
synonym:
- compose,
- compile
5. Calm (someone, especially oneself)
- Make quiet
- "She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult"
synonym:
- compose
6. Make up plans or basic details for
- "Frame a policy"
synonym:
- frame,
- compose,
- draw up
Examples of using
You got that right! This quiet little forest you chose to compose your doctorate is also the vacation home of a ruthless and power-hungry Satanist!
Try to compose yourself.
How many chemical elements compose water?