Cool MateMeaning of Compose
to write music
In simple words: to create or make something, especially music or writing
Compose in a sentence
- Mozart composed his last opera shortly before he died.
- music specially composed for the occasion
- She composed a letter of protest.
- Ten people compose the committee.
- Emma frowned, making an effort to compose herself.
- I was so confused that I could hardly compose my thoughts.
How to use Compose
Used in contexts when talking about writing music, essays, or other creative works. Formal contexts are preferred, like in education or professional settings.
Grammar pattern
compose + object
Memory hint
Think of 'compose' like 'to compose yourself' before writing something important.
Related words
Collocations with Compose
- specially
- specially
Synonyms for Compose
Opposites of Compose
- decompose
- destroy
- disassemble
Common mistakes with Compose
- Confused with 'composite' which means made of different parts.
- Using 'compose' with incorrect subjects, like saying 'he composes music' instead of 'he is composing music.'
- Omitting the object, saying 'I compose' without specifying what.
Compose appears in
Compose in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تأليف
إنشاء أو صنع شيء، خاصة الموسيقى أو الكتابة
- Bengaliবাংলা
সুর রচনা করা, তৈরি করা
কিছু তৈরি করা বা বানানো, বিশেষ করে গান বা লেখা
- GermanDeutsch
komponieren, verfassen, sich sammeln
etwas erschaffen oder herstellen, besonders Musik oder Texte
- SpanishEspañol
Componer
crear o hacer algo, especialmente música o escritura
- Persianفارسی
ترکیب کردن، نوشتن
چیزی را خلق یا درست کردن، به ویژه موسیقی یا نوشتن
- FrenchFrançais
Composer, composer, composer
créer ou fabriquer quelque chose, surtout de la musique ou un écrit
- Hindiहिन्दी
रचना करना
कुछ बनाना या तैयार करना, खासकर संगीत या लेखन
- ItalianItaliano
Comporre, Creare
creare o fare qualcosa, specialmente musica o scritti
- PortuguesePortuguês
Compor
criar ou fazer algo, especialmente música ou escrita
- RussianРусский
Сочинять, Составлять
создавать или делать что-то, особенно музыку или текст
- Urduاردو
ترتیب دینا، بنانا، لکھنا
کچھ بنانا یا تیار کرنا، خاص طور پر موسیقی یا تحریر
- Chinese中文
创作
创造或制作某物，特别是音乐或写作
More words like Compose
- Makeup
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Compose
What does Compose mean?
to create or make something, especially music or writing
What is the definition of Compose?
to write music
How do you use Compose in a sentence?
Mozart composed his last opera shortly before he died.
Can you give another example of Compose?
music specially composed for the occasion
What are synonyms for Compose?
Common alternatives include make up.
What is the opposite of Compose?
Opposite meanings include decompose, destroy, disassemble.
What words go with Compose?
It commonly pairs with specially, specially.
What are common mistakes when using Compose?
Confused with 'composite' which means made of different parts. Using 'compose' with incorrect subjects, like saying 'he composes music' instead of 'he is composing music.' Omitting the object, saying 'I compose' without specifying what.
How do you pronounce Compose?
US: /["/kəmˈpəʊz/","/kəmˈpəʊzɪz/","/kəmˈpəʊzd/","/kəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpəʊz/","/kəmˈpəʊzɪz/","/kəmˈpəʊzd/","/kəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Compose?
Used in contexts when talking about writing music, essays, or other creative works. Formal contexts are preferred, like in education or professional settings.
What CEFR level is Compose?
"Compose" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.