Compose and Shape

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

Usage example: composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one

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Shape is a synonym for compose in make topic. In some cases you can use "Shape" instead a verb "Compose", when it comes to topics like design.

Shape verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.

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Compose is a synonym for shape in make topic. Sometimes you can use "Compose" instead a verb "Shape".

Nearby Words: shaped, shapeless, shapely, shaping

part	compose part	shape part
image	compose image	shape image
body	compose body	shape body
society	compose society	shape society
Other words: world, music, works.

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