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We learned about compose in class today.
What does Compose mean?
To create something like music or writing.
Dictionary definition
To create or put together music, writing, or another work in an organized way.
Example sentences
Compose in a sentence
medium
The project used compose to share a clear idea.
hard
Using compose carefully helped the group express its message better.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does compose mean?
Compose means to create or put together music, writing, or another work in an organized way.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to compose?
Create is close in meaning to compose in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to compose?
Disorganize gives a useful opposite or contrast to compose.
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Compose
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Sounds like
kum · pohz · strongest beat: pohz
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WordCompose.
Partverb.
MeaningCompose means To create something like music or writing.
ExampleExample: We learned about compose in class today.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kum · pohz
- Strongest beat
- pohz
- Ending
- pohz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pohz.
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Synonyms
Words like Compose
Antonyms
Opposite words
disorganizeTo make parts messy or unclear.
copyCopying is not original composing.
Synonym practice
Want to practice compose synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The teacher asked us to compose a short poem," then compare close word choices. Practice compose synonyms.
Word family
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Student support
Understand Compose
Hint for students
To create something like music or writing.
Common mix-up
Compose is not the same as disorganize. Compose means to create something like music or writing.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The project used compose to share a clear idea. Clue words: project, used, share. Underline clue words that show why compose fits instead of disorganize. Now write one new sentence that shows compose without using the word compose. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show compose?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The project used compose to share a clear idea." Why does compose fit better than disorganize?
Learning activities
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