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Compose

Kuh-MPOHZ

/kʌˈmpoʊz/

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compose

Dictionary meaning

To make up plans or basic details for.

Examples

  • I composed a daily itinerary for our vacation.
  • Using leftovers, I composed an afternoon snack.

Synonyms: frame

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