COMPOSE Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

compose

verb

kəm-ˈpōz

Definition of compose

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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Recent Examples of compose His 2022 Portrait red blend is composed of 66 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 16 percent Cabernet Franc, 16 percent Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 July 2026 Captured with its Mastcam instrument, a panorama composed of 340 images taken back on June 19 show the hexagons dominating a huge stretch of the landscape. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026 Reilly, who composed the song wholesale, seems content to swap his Satie-esque irresolution for something straightforwardly plaintive, like a lullaby. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 One leading theory suggests that a large fraction of their total mass consists of gaseous envelopes composed of hydrogen and helium. — Chris Young july 30, Refractor, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compose

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While the summer focuses on prepared foods, the Toupses also do holiday drop-offs during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even Valentine’s Day that provide ingredients for preparing festive meals at home.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
The accident occurred while the plane was conducting a sightseeing flight and preparing to begin its return journey, according to police reports to local press.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepare

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According to the Alpine Club, the expedition comprised five Nepali climbers, Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi, Omani climber Nathira, American climber Mallory Geis, a Chinese climber identified only as Wang, and another foreign climber.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Today, the business includes several additional historic buildings that comprise The Buffalo Rose Events Center, which is used for concerts and private parties.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

Definition of comprise

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Eden Housing plans to build a four- or five-story building containing 50 to 60 units of affordable housing for seniors at the site, said Charles Liuzzo, Eden’s director of real estate development.

— Theresa Clift July 29, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
All told, the guiding strategic defense principle contained in the handbook tends to be reactive rather than proactive.

— Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of contain

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People can write about changing tastes, but as characters that grow and evolve through the decades, there are none better than the Marvel characters — and none better than Peter Parker.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
This is a more bullish take than the German bank's previous forecast on June 23, written when inflation fears were rife.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of write

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This article is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

— Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
The Tulu people have also migrated to several countries over the years, and their diaspora constitutes a large portion of their population.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of constitute

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Rodriguez became a rotation mainstay for six seasons and eventually netted the Red Sox a compensatory draft pick upon his departure in free agency that the club used to draft Roman Anthony.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
The Packers added free agent Benjamin St-Juste and drafted Brandon Cisse in the second round this offseason.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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