compose
/kəmˈpoʊz/
com · pose
kəm · ˈpoʊz
English Definition
v. create, make up
Significado en Español
componer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sáng tác, cấu thành
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Example Sentence
He composed a beautiful song.
他作了一首美妙的歌。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com(together)+pose(put/place)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “compose”.
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A
create
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B
destroy
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C
forget
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D
ignore
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A — create.
“compose” means v. create, make up
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The talented young musician began to ______ her very first symphony.
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A
destroy
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B
compose
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C
erase
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D
copy
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B — compose.
“compose” means v. create, make up
Common questions about “compose”
What does “compose” mean?
compose — v. create, make up. In Chinese: 创作，组成.
How do you pronounce “compose”?
compose is pronounced /kəmˈpoʊz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · pose.
How do you use “compose” in a sentence?
He composed a beautiful song. (他作了一首美妙的歌。)
What are synonyms for “compose”?
create, make — all close in meaning to compose (v. create, make up).
Is “compose” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. compose appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “compose”?
com(together)+pose(put/place)
