| Front | compose |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /kəmˈpəʊz/NAmE /kəmˈpoʊz/ verb 1 [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses) ~ sth (formal) to combine together to form a whole make upTen men compose the committee. see also composed 2 [transitive, intransitive] ~ (sth) to write musicMozart composed his last opera shortly before he died. 3 [transitive] ~ a letter/speech/poem to write a letter, etc. usually with a lot of care and thoughtShe composed a letter of protest. 4 [transitive, no passive] (formal) to manage to control your feelings or expression ~ yourself Emma frowned, making an effort to compose herself.~ sth I was so confused that I could hardly compose my thoughts. see also composure |
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