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com·pose

compose

 
 
pronunciation:
km poz
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part of speech: verb
inflections: composes, composing, composed
definition 1: to be the parts of; make up.
These twenty people compose the class.
synonyms:
constitute, form
similar words:
make up
definition 2: to create or write.
She has composed several poems.Mozart composed many beautiful symphonies.
synonyms:
create, originate, write
similar words:
arrange, devise, fashion, improvise, make, produce
definition 3: to make (oneself) calm or ready.
I just need a minute to compose myself before I go on the stage.
synonyms:
collect
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