COMPOSE Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

compose

verb

kəm-ˈpōz

as in to prepare

to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one

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as in to comprise

to be all the substance of the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts

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as in to calm

to free from distress or disturbance the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian

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as in to contain

to gain emotional or mental control of she took a deep breath and composed herself

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Examples of compose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Smokey Bear Association is an organization composed of private members who honor Smokey by archiving his depictions in media. —

Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2024 Epoxy Epoxy flooring is a resinous flooring composed of epoxy resin and a hardening agent. —

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024 Stick continued working with the starting offense, including an offensive line composed of left tackle Rashawn Slater, left guard Zion Johnson, center Bradley Bozeman, right guard Foster Sarell and right tackle Joe Alt. —

Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Aug. 2024 Outside, the home presents roofing composed of composition shingles materials. —

Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compose

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