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compor

[kõ-poɾ]
verb
to compose
1. to create or write a musical piece, literary work, or artistic composition
The composer will compose a new symphony for the orchestra.
O compositor vai compor uma nova sinfonia para a orquestra.
2. to form or make up the constituent parts of something
Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
A água é composta de hidrogênio e oxigênio.
3. to arrange or put together in a harmonious way
She composed herself before entering the meeting.
Ela se compos antes de entrar na reunião.
4. to resolve or settle a dispute
They agreed to compose their differences.
Eles concordaram em compor suas diferenças.
Synonyms
criarescreverconstituirformarorganizararranjar
Antonyms
decompordesorganizar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compor
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
compor
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

compor-se: to compose oneself, to calm down
compor a diferença: to settle differences
compor uma música: to write a song
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