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compose in Dutch

compose in Dutch is samenstellen, vormen, componeren — compose means to make up or form the parts of something.

compose in Dutch

samenstellen
verb
(transitive) To make something by merging parts. [from later 15th c.]
vormen
verb
(transitive) To make up the whole; to constitute.
componeren
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
redigeren
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
composeren
verb
To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.
omvatten
verb
To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
bedaren
verb
To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.

What does "compose" mean?

  1. verb To make up or form the parts of something.
    "Twelve members compose the committee."
  2. verb To create a piece of music or writing.
    "She composed a symphony in just three weeks."
  3. verb To calm oneself or bring one's emotions under control.
    "He took a deep breath to compose himself before the interview."
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compose in a sentence

  • Twelve members compose the committee.
  • She composed a symphony in just three weeks.
  • He sat down to compose a letter of apology.
  • He took a deep breath to compose himself before the interview.

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What is "compose" in Dutch?

"compose" in Dutch is samenstellen, vormen, componeren. compose means: To make up or form the parts of something.

How do you use "compose" in a sentence?

Example: "Twelve members compose the committee." In Dutch, "compose" is samenstellen, vormen, componeren.

Are there other ways to say "compose" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "compose": samenstellen, vormen, componeren, redigeren, composeren, omvatten.

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