compose

Meanings

• verb

  Make (something) by putting parts or elements together.

  - "She composed a beautiful symphony."
  - "The poet composed an epic poem."
  - "He composed himself after the shock."

• verb

  Form a particular structure, typically a solid one.

  - "The building was composed of red brick and marble."
  - "The sculpture was composed of various metals."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəmˈpoʊz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

constitute , form

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compose
poses , closes , poseses , opposes

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Variants

List of all variants of compose that leads to same result
compose , composed , composes , composing

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Forms

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composes, composed, composing

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Etymology

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From Old French composter 'put in order, arrange', from com- 'together' + poser 'place'. Related to composite.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'compose' is related to the word 'composition'.

2. The term 'composer' is derived from the Latin word 'componere', which means 'to put together'.

3. The word 'compose' is often used in the context of music, literature, and art.

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Related Concepts

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1. Composition: The arrangement of parts or elements to form a whole.

2. Compositor: A person who sets type for a printer or designs web pages.

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Culture

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In music, 'compose' refers to the creation of a new musical work. In literature, it can refer to the creation of a new piece of writing. In art, it can refer to the arrangement of elements to create a whole.

How to Memorize "compose"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize putting different parts or elements together to form a whole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'compose' with 'putting together'.
   - Think of the composer Beethoven when you see or hear the word 'compose'.
   - Associate the word 'compose' with 'symphony' or 'poem'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-M-P-O-S-E: Create Orderly Masterpieces, Piece by Piece' to remember the meaning of the word.

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