Guide 183 / 200 4 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “put together”
Four verbs for assembling material.
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Put together" is fine in a hurry. "Assemble" is for people and parts; "compile" is for documents; "compose" is for texts; "prepare" is for preparing-to-deliver.
ii · The swaps4 ways
- 01Assemble neutral
bring parts or people together
Assemble the working group.
- 02Compile neutral
collect into one document
Compile the quarterly metrics.
- 03Compose formal
create a text or message
Compose the announcement carefully.
- 04Prepare neutral
ready something for delivery
Prepare the briefing pack for Monday.