compose
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəmˈpoʊz/
KK: /kəmˈpoʊz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To create or put together a piece of writing or music.
Example
She loves to compose music in her free time.
Tense Forms
Past: composed
Past Participle: composed
Conversation
Have you ever tried to compose your own music?
Not really, but I'd love to learn how to do it.
It's so rewarding when you finally compose something you're proud of.
I can imagine! Maybe you can teach me sometime.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
create
form
write
Antonyms
destroy
disband
dissolve
transitive verb
Definition
To create or produce something by putting together different parts or elements, such as music, writing, or art.
Example
She decided to compose a new song for the concert.
Tense Forms
Past: composed
Past Participle: composed
Conversation
Have you ever tried to compose your own music?
I haven't, but it sounds really interesting!
I think it would be fun to compose something together someday.
Root Explanation
Compose → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "ponere" (meaning to place). The word "compose" means to place things together, often referring to creating something by combining various elements.
Memory Tip
Think of putting things 'together' ('com-') and 'placing' them ('ponere') — that's how you create or compose something.
Visually Confused Words
comose
recompose
decompose
coprose
copse
uncomposed
recomposer
precompose