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compose

/kəmˈpoʊz/
com · pose kəm · ˈpoʊz
English Definition
v. create, make up
中文释义
创作,组成
Significado en Español
componer
한국어 뜻
작곡하다, 구성하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sáng tác, cấu thành
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How to use “compose” in a sentence

He composed a beautiful song.

他作了一首美妙的歌。

Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.

水由氢和氧组成。

She composed a short poem for her mother's birthday.

她为妈妈的生日写了一首小诗。

Take a deep breath and compose yourself before you speak.

发言前深吸一口气,让自己镇定下来。

Synonyms
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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”.

  1. A create
  2. B forget
  3. C destroy
  4. 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.

  1. A destroy
  2. B compose
  3. C erase
  4. 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?

“compose” means create, make up. Examples: (1) He composed a beautiful song. (2) Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen. (3) She composed a short poem for her mother's birthday. (4) Take a deep breath and compose yourself before you speak.

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 nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “compose”?

com(together)+pose(put/place)

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