compose

kəmˈpoʊz
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Translation of compose from English into Dutch

Verb

1.

music or literature

tr.
create a musical or literary work
tr.
  • She composed a beautiful symphony.Ze componeerde een prachtige symfonie.
2.

calmness

tr./intr.
calm oneself or someone else
tr./intr.
  • He took a deep breath to compose himself.Hij haalde diep adem om zichzelf te kalmeren.
3.

artistic arrangement

tr.
arrange elements in an artistic way
tr.
  • The artist composed the painting with great care.De kunstenaar componeerde het schilderij met grote zorg.
4.

constitute

tr.TECH.
make up the whole of something
tr.TECH.
  • Women compose the majority of the workforce.Vrouwen vormen de meerderheid van het personeelsbestand.
5.

conflict resolution

tr.Rare
settle a dispute or argument
tr.Rare
  • They composed their differences and moved on.Ze legden hun meningsverschillen bij en gingen verder.
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Expressions with compose: examples in English and translations in Dutch

zichzelf herpakken
zich beheersen
She took a moment to compose herself before speaking.
gelaatsuitdrukking beheersen
zich beheersen
She composed her features before entering the room.
gedachten ordenen
zich concentreren
She paused to compose her thoughts before answering.

Synonyms and analogies of compose in English

Examples of compose in a sentence

  • The artist composed a new opera.
  • She tried to compose her nerves before the speech.
  • He composed the child with soothing words.
  • She composed a beautiful melody for the song.
  • He composed the photograph with perfect symmetry.
  • Several elements compose the chemical compound.

Translations of "compose" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
componerenv.

His rediscovered passion for music inspired him to compose again.

Zijn herontdekte passie voor muziek inspireerde hem om weer te componeren.

samenstellenv.

Peculiar are the small white stones which compose this beautiful beach.

Eigenaardig zijn de kleine witte stenen die dit prachtige strand samenstellen.

stellenv.

We compose our collection with the greatest care and precision.

Wij stellen de collectie met de grootste zorg en precisie samen.

opstellenv.

This will allow you to easily compose beautiful posts like this example.

Hiermee kun je eenvoudig prachtige berichten opstellen, zoals dit voorbeeld.

schrijvenv.

He decided to compose a song to celebrate their victory.

Hij besloot een lied te schrijven om hun overwinning te vieren.

makenv.

She went to a quiet place to compose her mind and relax.

Ze zocht een rustige plek op om haar hoofd leeg te maken en te ontspannen.

vormenv.

The students will compose on these papers the messages they wish to publish.

De studenten zullen vormen op deze documenten de berichten die ze willen publiceren.

formulerenv.

A possibility to compose a goal using natural language.

De mogelijkheid om doelen te formuleren in natuurlijke taal.

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Other translations for compose:

  • kalmerenv.

compose: Examples and translations in context

Years of training in classical music allowed him to compose orchestral pieces.

Jarenlange training in klassieke muziek stelde hem in staat orkestwerken te componeren.

He relies on his visual sense to compose beautiful and dynamic photographs.

Hij vertrouwt op zijn visuele gevoel om mooie, dynamische foto's te componeren.

Creative flair allows musicians to compose songs that truly inspire listeners.

Creatieve flair stelt musici in staat liedjes te componeren die luisteraars echt raken.

Her excellent musical memory allowed her to compose complex pieces effortlessly.

Door haar uitstekende muzikale geheugen kon ze moeiteloos complexe stukken componeren.

In this music game, players must compose original tunes within a time limit.

In dit muziekspel moeten spelers binnen een bepaalde tijd originele deuntjes componeren.

The musician will synthesize sounds from different instruments to compose the track.

De muzikant zal klanken van verschillende instrumenten mengen om de track te componeren.

Music often sparks his imagination, leading him to compose new songs.

Muziek zet vaak zijn fantasie in beweging, waardoor hij nieuwe nummers componeert.

She tends to compose her music by layering different instruments artfully.

Ze componeert haar muziek meestal door verschillende instrumenten kunstig over elkaar te leggen.

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