Compose and Design

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Compose

Compose verb - To put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form.

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Design is a synonym for compose in art topic. In some cases you can use "Design" instead a verb "Compose", when it comes to topics like originate, create, paint, artwork.

Nearby Words: composition, composure, composing, compost, composer

Design

Design verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.

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Compose is a synonym for design in create topic. Sometimes you can use "Compose" instead a verb "Design", if it concerns topics such as art, originate, paint.

Nearby Words: designate, designed, designation, designing, designer

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place	compose place	design place
system	compose system	design system
world	compose world	design world
fleet	compose fleet	design fleet
Other words: versions.

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Martin O'Donnell, the composer for the Bungie-era Halo games, tends to not write or compose music for projects until late in development, once the story, cutscenes, and level design have been finalized.

Source: Writing by the Seat of Your Pants

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