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Verfassen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • compose verb To make up or form the parts of something.
  • constitution noun A document setting out the fundamental laws and principles that govern a country or organization.
  • draft noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
  • indite verb To physically make (letters and words) on a writing surface; to inscribe.
  • pen noun A handheld tool used for writing or drawing with ink.
  • write verb To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface in order to record or communicate information.

Senses

Verfassen is used for these senses in English:

  • compose (transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
  • constitution The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.
  • draft (transitive) To write a first version; to make a preliminary sketch.
  • indite (obsolete) To indict (someone); to accuse; to censure.
  • pen (transitive) To write (an article, a book, etc.).
  • write (transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).

compose — full definition

  1. verb To make up or form the parts of something.
  2. verb To create a piece of music or writing.
  3. verb To calm oneself or bring one's emotions under control.

constitution — full definition

  1. noun A document setting out the fundamental laws and principles that govern a country or organization.
  2. noun A person's physical or mental makeup, especially their overall health and resilience.

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