B1verbarts
US/kəmˈpoʊz/
UK/kəmˈpəʊz/
to write music or a poem; also, to write a careful message or letter
In context
Trinh Cong Son composed hundreds of songs during his life.
She spent an hour composing a polite reply to the angry customer.
The film's music was composed by a young pianist from Hanoi.
Words that go with compose
verb + noun
- compose musicHe began to compose music when he was only eight.
- compose a songThey composed a song for their friend's wedding.
- compose a messageTake a moment to compose a message before you hit send.
- compose a poemStudents were asked to compose a poem about their hometown.
adverb + verb
- specially composedThe dance was set to specially composed music.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The team is composed by five people.Correct: The team is composed of five people.