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com·pose

compose

 
 
pronunciation:
km poz
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part of speech: verb
inflections: composes, composing, composed
definition 1: to form or be the parts of.
These twenty people compose the class.The class is composed of people from many different countries.
similar words:
make up
definition 2: to write a new piece of music.
She has composed several songs.
synonyms:
create, write
similar words:
arrange, make, produce
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