compose

verb
UK: /kəmˈpəʊz/
US: /kəmˈpoʊz/

  1. To create or write something, especially music or a piece of writing.

    1. She wants to compose a song for her friend.
    2. The orchestra will compose music for the new theater production next year.

  2. To form or make up something; to be the parts that form something.

    1. Water molecules compose of hydrogen and oxygen.
    2. Many different countries compose the European Union, creating a diverse community.

  3. To calm or settle oneself or someone else.

    1. I need to compose myself before the interview starts.
    2. She tried to compose her friend after she received bad news.

Synonyms

calm write create settle form
compose adjective

  1. Calm and in control of your feelings; composed.

    1. She remained compose during the difficult situation.
    2. Despite the pressure, the team remained compose and focused on their goals.
compose noun

  1. A printed text, especially one that has been set in type.

    1. The compose looked good on the page.
    2. He admired the elegant compose of the book and its classic typeface.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "compose" in English means: To create or write something, especially music or a piece of writing., To form or make up something; to be the parts that form something., To calm or settle oneself or someone else..

The phonetic transcription of "compose" is /kəmˈpəʊz/ in British English and /kəmˈpoʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "compose": calm, write, create, settle, form.

Example usage of "compose": "She wants to compose a song for her friend.". More examples on the page.