precompose

American

[pree-kuhm-pohz] / ˌpri kəmˈpoʊz /

verb (used with object)

precomposed, precomposing

to compose beforehand.

to precompose a reply to a possible question.

Etymology

Origin of precompose

First recorded in 1640–50; pre- + compose

Example Sentences

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Precompose, prē-kom-pōz′, v.t. to compose beforehand.

From Project Gutenberg

Such was his flow of thoughts, and such his promptitude of language, that in the latter part of his life he did not precompose his cursory sermons, but having adjusted the heads, and sketched out some particulars, trusted for success to his extemporary powers.

From Project Gutenberg

Such was his flow of thoughts, and such his promptitude of language, that in the latter part of his life he did not precompose his cursory sermons; but having adjusted the heads, and sketched out some particulars, trusted for success to his extemporary powers.

From Project Gutenberg

Such was his flow of thoughts, and such his promptitude of language, that in the latter part of his life he did not precompose his cursory sermons, but, having adjusted the heads and sketched out some particulars, trusted for success to his extemporary powers.

From Project Gutenberg

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