No. 1,589 in Russian
составить
To compile, compose, draw up, or arrange.
In a sentence
Я составил список дел на завтра.
I compiled a to-do list for tomorrow.
Here, 'составить' is used in the context of creating or compiling a list of items.
Книга составила мне компанию во время поездки.
The book kept me company during the trip.
In this sentence, 'составить' is used in the figurative sense of providing presence or accompaniment.
Все участники составили группу для выполнения задания.
All participants formed a group to complete the task.
Here, 'составить' is used to indicate forming or making up a group or entity.
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