compose
Meaning
To compose means to create or put together something, such as music, writing, or a visual work, by combining various elements thoughtfully and skillfully.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "compose" with "comprise"; remember that "compose" refers to creation, while "comprise" refers to being made up of.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Sunday
morning
Maria
sat
at
her
kitchen
table
with
a
cup
of
tea
and
a
small
notebook
.
She
wanted
to
compose
a
short
letter
to
her
friend
who
had
moved
to
a
new
city
,
so
she
thought
carefully
about
what
to
say
.
At
first
she
wrote
a
list
of
small
memories
,
then
she
chose
the
clearest
ones
to
make
the
letter
warm
and
personal
.
Writing
slowly
helped
her
remember
details
,
and
she
added
a
few
questions
to
keep
the
conversation
going
.
When
the
letter
was
ready
she
smiled
and
put
it
in
an
envelope
before
going
out
to
post
it
.
Common Phrases
compose a piece
compose oneself
compose a letter
Synonyms
Related Words
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