compor — meaning in English

English meaning

• compose verb To make up or form the parts of something.
• compound noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
• comprise verb To consist of or be made up of particular parts.

Senses

compor is used for these senses in English:

• compose (transitive) To make something by merging parts. [from later 15th c.]
• compose (transitive) To make up the whole; to constitute.
• compound (intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
• comprise (sometimes, proscribed, usually in the passive) To compose; to constitute. [from the 17th c.]

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.

compound — full definition

1. noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
2. adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
3. verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
4. verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
5. verb (finance) To calculate interest on both the original amount and the interest already earned.

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