✍️compose

verb
/kəmˈpəʊz/

Meaning

to create or write something, especially music, poetry, or a letter
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example Sentences

She likes to compose songs in her free time.

She composes beautiful songs.

Example Expressions

compose oneself

Synonyms

create, write, craft, construct, devise, formulate, calm
Entry 1
create, write, craft, construct, devise
Entry 2
create, write, formulate, calm

Antonyms

destroy, dismantle, ruin, disrupt, agitate
Entry 1
destroy, dismantle, ruin
Entry 2
destroy, disrupt, agitate

Collocations

compose music, compose a letter, compose a poem, compose oneself, compose letter, compose yourself, compose thoughts
Entry 1
compose music, compose a letter, compose a poem, compose oneself
Entry 2
compose music, compose letter, compose yourself, compose thoughts

More Example Sentences

I was composed enough to speak clearly.

We were composed enough to listen first.

He was composed enough to admit his mistake.

We were composed enough to negotiate calmly.

He was composed enough to apologize sincerely.

She was composed enough to handle the criticism.

They were composed enough to make a fair decision.

They were composed enough to wait without panicking.

I stayed composed enough to finish the call politely.

She remained composed enough to answer the questions.

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