compose
Translation
to compose, to create, to make up, to constitute
Examples
He composed a new song for the piano.
He composed a new song for the piano.
The committee is composed of ten members.
The committee is composed of ten members.
She took a moment to compose herself.
She took a moment to compose herself.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to create (sth.) He composed a new song.
((to)) be composed ((of sth.)) to be made up of (sth.) The group is composed of singers.
((oneself)) to calm (oneself) He tried to compose himself before the speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: create, write, constitute, form; Antonyms: decompose, break down
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'ponere' (to put). The idea is 'to put things together'.
Memory Tips
A 'composer' is someone who 'composes' music by putting notes together.