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Variant of compose

compose Definition

com·pose (kəm pōz′)

transitive verb composed -·posed′, composing -·pos′·ing

  1. to form in combination; make up; constitute mortar is composed of lime, sand, and water
  2. to put together; put in proper order or form
  3. to create (a musical or literary work)
  4. to adjust or settle; reconcile to compose differences
  5. to put (oneself, one's mind, etc.) in a state of tranquillity or repose; calm; allay
  6. Printing
    1. to set (type)
    2. to produce (printed matter) as by computer, photocomposition, etc.

Etymology: ME composen < OFr composer < com-, with + poser, to place; meaning infl. by L componere: see composite

intransitive verb

  1. to create musical or literary works
  2. Printing to set type

composing Quotes

Composing is not a profession. It is a maniaöa harmless madness. —Honegger, Arthur

  La dernie'  re chose qu'on trouve en faisant un ouvrage, est de savoir celle qu'il faut mettre la premie'  re. The last thing one discovers in composing a work iswhat to put first. —Pascal, Blaise