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Synonyms of compose

8 similar words

Another word for compose is comprise. Other synonyms of compose are constitute, form and indite.

Synonyms and similar words for compose

verbTo make up the whole; to constitute.

verbMore synonyms

  • formTo constitute, to compose, to make up.
  • inditeTo write (something, especially a literary or artistic work); to compose.
  • compriseTo compose; to constitute.
  • make upTo constitute the components of a whole.
  • represent
  • compound obsoleteTo compose; to constitute.
  • upmake archaic, rareTo make up.

Meaning of compose

  1. verb To make something by merging parts.
  2. verb To make up the whole; to constitute.
  3. verb To comprise.

Full definition of compose

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Questions about synonyms of compose

What is another word for compose?
Compose has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as comprise, constitute, form and indite.
What does compose mean?
Compose means to make something by merging parts.

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