Definition of Compose

Verb: compose kum'powz

Form the substance of
"Greed and ambition composed his personality"
(music) write music
"Beethoven composed nine symphonies";
- write
Produce a literary work
"She composed a poem";
- write, pen, indite [archaic]
Put together out of existing material
"compose a list";
- compile
Calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
"She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult"
Make up plans or basic details for
"compose a policy";
- frame, draw up
Arrange to make a pleasing picture, artwork, etc.
"You have composed the picture very well with a great background"