COMPOSE Definition & Meaning

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compose

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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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�y��vlog 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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�y��vlog 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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“We need big cinematic events to get people out of the house,” Mendes said to big applause from the audience, which was largely composed of theater owners and entertainment industry types.

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The defending champion was equally composed as both boxers made a quick start.

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Eala, 19, remained composed and focused as she completed the biggest win of her career.

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The yard was hideous, she said, composed almost entirely of boring hedges.

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That unreliability mirrors, whether intentionally or not, that of one of his principal sources: the voluminous, virtually unreadable memoir that his great-grandfather composed.

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