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compose vs arrange

arrange vs compose

compose and arrange both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compose No No Yes No
arrange No No Yes No
As verbs, arrange is a hyponym of compose; that is, arrange is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compose:
  • compose: write music
  • arrange: adapt for performance in a different way
compose (verb) arrange (verb)
make up plans or basic details for arrange attractively
produce a literary work arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
write music make arrangements for
put together out of existing material put into a proper or systematic order
calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet adapt for performance in a different way
form the substance of set (printed matter) into a specific format
plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
Difference between compose and arrange

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