American English pronunciation

How to pronounce composes

IPA transcription: [kəm'poʊzɪz]

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Verb

  • produce a literary work

    “She composed a poem”

    “He wrote four novels”

  • form the substance of

    “Greed and ambition composed his personality”

  • write music

    “Beethoven composed nine symphonies”

  • put together out of existing material

    “compile a list”

  • make up plans or basic details for

    “frame a policy”

  • calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet

    “She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult”

Usage examples

  • Nitrous oxide decomposes to nitrogen and oxygen.
  • Within the wastewater sector, methane is produced when organic matter in wastewater decomposes.
  • When it decomposes, oxygen gas is generated.
  • When subject to pyrolysis, it decomposes to hydrochloric acid and various chlorinated compounds.
  • The organic matter needs to become petrified before it decomposes completely.
  • Reservoirs accumulate plant material, which then decomposes, emitting methane in uneven bursts.
  • Michael Acher composes and programs for Ms. John Soda.
  • She also composes scores for dance, film and other media.
  • The potassium cyanide slowly decomposes, releasing hydrogen cyanide.
  • Diethyl ether hydroperoxide decomposes in the presence of sodium hydroxide and Fe-containing salts.