CEFR B1

compose

verb

Meaning

To create or write a piece of music, a poem, or a work of art.

Examples

Beethoven composed many symphonies.
She composed a beautiful poem for her grandmother.

Synonyms: write, create, author, originate

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compose (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpoʊz/

Definition

To create or write a piece of music, a poem, or a work of art.

Examples

Beethoven composed many symphonies.
She composed a beautiful poem for her grandmother.
The artist composed a striking image using only geometric shapes.

How to Use compose

compose oneself (phrasal verb): To become calm and in control of one's emotions. — "She tried to compose herself after hearing the bad news."
compose of (prepositional phrase): To be made up of; to constitute. — "The team is composed of experts from various fields."

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