compose

//kəmˈpoʊz//
B2Frequency Level 8Neutral
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Verb

composeInfinitive
composePresent tense
composedPast tense
composedPast participle
composingPresent participle
composesThird-person singular
1

to create or write a piece of music, poetry, or other artistic work

Mozart composed his first symphony when he was only eight years old.

2

to form or make up the constituent parts of something

Women compose 40% of the workforce in this company.

3

to calm or settle oneself; to regain control of one's emotions

She took a deep breath to compose herself before the interview.

4

to arrange or organize elements in a particular way, especially in art or photography

The photographer carefully composed the shot to include the mountains in the background.