compose

Definition

  • v. form the substance of
  • v. write music
  • v. put together out of existing material
  • v. calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet

Word forms

Past participle
composed
Past tense
composed
Present participle
composing
Third person singular
composes

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The teacher asked the students to compose a short story for homework.

  2. vi.

    Many musicians compose in their free time, hoping to create something beautiful.

  3. 計.

    She learned to compose software programs to solve complex problems.