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Britannica Dictionary definition of COMPOSE
1
[+ object]
:
to come together to form or make (something)
— usually used as (be) composed of
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Minorities composed [=made up] about a third of the attendees at the conference.
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a stew composed of [=made from/with] many ingredients
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Our group is composed of [=is made up of; consists of] travelers from 7 countries.
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The clouds are composed of water vapor.
2
a
[+ object]
:
to create and write (a piece of music or writing)
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compose a song/symphony
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compose music
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She composed a letter to her sister.
b
[no object]
:
to practice the art of writing music
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He is in his studio composing.
3
[+ object]
:
to arrange the appearance of (something, such as a picture or image) in an orderly or careful way
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an elegantly composed photograph
4
[+ object]
a
:
to make (yourself) calm
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Take a moment to compose yourself before you pick up the phone.
b
:
to gain control of (your emotions)
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She sat quietly on the bench outside the courthouse, trying to compose her feelings.
