Definition of: compose

(kəm·pōz′) v. ·posed, ·pos·ing v.t.
1. To be the constituent elements or parts of; constitute; form.
2. Obs. To make up of elements or parts; construct.
3. To tranquilize; calm.
4. To reconcile, arrange, or settle, as differences.
5. To create artistically, as a literary or musical work.
6. To arrange (type) in lines; set.
—v.i.
7. To engage in composition, as of a literary or musical work.
8. To set type. See synonyms under ALLAY, CONSTRUCT, MAKE, SETTLE. [<F composer <com- together + poser.
See POSE¹.]