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| com·pose [ kəm pṓz ] (past and past participle com·posed, present participle com·pos·ing, 3rd person present singular com·pos·es) |
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1. transitive verb be parts of something: to be the components or parts that make up something
  fertilizer composed of organic compounds
the nations that compose the alliance
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2. transitive verb put elements together: to put things together to form a whole
composed a light lunch, using cold cuts and salads
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3. transitive verb arrange items: to arrange things in order to achieve an effect
composing objects for a still life in oils
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4. transitive and intransitive verb create: to create something, especially a piece of music or writing
She is trying to compose a rather difficult letter to her client.
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5. transitive verb calm somebody: to make somebody become calm
Please compose yourself.
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6. transitive and intransitive verb set type: to set type in preparation for printing
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| [14th century. < French composer, alteration (influenced by poser "to place") of Latin componere (see component)] |
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