compose

B1
Pronunciation
/kəmˈpəʊz/
/kəmˈpoʊz/
Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make something by merging parts.

Example Sentences
  • The editor composed a historical journal from many individual letters.
2 Definition

To make up the whole; to constitute.

Example Sentences
  • A church is composed of its members.
3 Definition

To comprise.

4 Definition

To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.

Example Sentences
  • It's difficult to compose without absolute silence.
5 Definition

(sometimes reflexive) To calm; to free from agitation.

Example Sentences
  • The defendant couldn't compose herself and was found in contempt.
6 Definition

To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.

7 Definition

To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.

8 Definition

To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.

9 Definition

To arrange (types) in a composing stick for printing; to typeset.