Definition of "compose"

Kid-friendly meaning of compose, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "compose" mean?

compose (verb) — to put parts together to make something new, like a song or poem.

Part of speechVerb Syllables2 (com·pose)

Example sentences using "compose"

Grade K–2
I want to compose a song.
Grade 3–5
She helped her brother compose a thank-you letter to their favorite art teacher.
Grade 6–8
Learning to compose an email well — clear, kind, short enough to actually be read — turns out to be a more useful skill than most people realize.

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