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Present participle for to create or produce something, typically a creative piece of work
“The following examples show various ways to compose a painting with a bowl of fruit as the center of interest.”
Present participle for to write or pen a literary piece of work
“This young author is politely requested to compose an article, for which he will be handsomely paid.”
Present participle for to formulate or prepare a plan, concept or design
“The conference was conducted in an attempt to gather ideas to compose a strategy for flora conservation.”
Present participle for to make up or be a part of a whole
“The parishes of Carroll and Madison lying on the east side of the Mississippi shall compose one district.”
Present participle for to regain control of oneself, typically after a shock
“I had to compose myself that evening and proceed on with my next day's graduation plans unperturbed.”
Present participle for to provide comfort or assuagement to
“The first thing to do is to compose the patient's mind by informing him that there is no hurry for the bowels to act.”
Present participle for to put in writing
Present participle for to produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources
Present participle for to adapt to a given environment or standard
Present participle for to restore peaceful or harmonious relations between two or more parties
Present participle for to refrain from openly expressing or displaying
Present participle for to arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra
Present participle for to resolve or find a solution to
Present participle for to represent by a drawing, painting, or other art forms
Present participle for to calm or compose oneself after being tense or over-excited
Present participle for to assemble (ingredients) into a whole
Present participle for to produce literature, typically in large quantities
The action or process of preparing or being prepared for use or consideration
The act or collecting or accumulating items
The transformation of raw materials into finished products, usually on a large scale
Forming or functioning as a part or feature
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