Compose Meaning in English

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Definition

To create or write something, especially music or formal texts. Also used for forming or making up a whole from parts.

Usage & Nuances

Formal or academic; common with 'compose music', 'compose a letter', 'compose yourself' (to calm down). Not used for casual writing (use 'write'). 'Compose of' means 'made up of' (formal). Don't confuse with 'compost' (decomposed material).

• Spanish: componer - redactar (escribir)
• Portuguese (BR): compor - redigir (escrever)
• Portuguese (PT): compor - redigir (escrever)
• Chinese (Simplified): 创作 - 撰写
• Chinese (Traditional): 創作 - 撰寫
• Hindi: रचना करना - लिखना
• Arabic: يؤلف - يكتب
• Bengali: রচনা করা - সুর করা (সঙ্গীত) - গঠন করা
• Russian: сочинять - составлять - создавать
• Japanese: 作曲する - 作成する - 構成する
• Vietnamese: soạn - sáng tác - cấu thành
• Korean: 작곡하다 - 작성하다 - 구성하다
• Turkish: bestelemek - oluşturmak - yazmak (resmî)
• Urdu: مرتب کرنا - تحریر کرنا - تشکیل دینا
• Indonesian: menggubah - menyusun - membentuk

Example Sentences

She loves to compose music in her free time.

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Please compose a short letter to your friend.

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Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.

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It took him months to fully compose his first symphony.

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Before you reply, try to compose yourself and stay calm.

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Her team is composed of experts from many fields.

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