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Definitions for Compose

[1] to make or form by combining things, parts, or elements: He composed his speech from many research notes.
[2] to be or constitute a part or element of: a rich sauce composed of many ingredients.
[3] to make up or form the basis of: Style composes the essence of good writing.
[4] to put or dispose in proper form or order: to compose laws into a coherent system.
[5] Art . to organize the parts or elements of (a picture or the like).
[6] to create (a musical, literary, or choreographic work).
[7] to end or settle (a quarrel, dispute, etc.): The union and management composed their differences.
[8] to bring (oneself, one's mind, etc.) to a condition of calmness, repose, etc.; calm; quiet.
[9] Printing . to set (type). to set type for (an article, book, etc.).
[10] to engage in composition, especially musical composition.
[11] to enter into composition; fall into an arrangement: a scene that composes well.
[12] to put together or make up by combining; put in proper order
[13] to be the component elements of
[14] to produce or create (a musical or literary work)
[15] (intr) to write music
[16] to calm (someone, esp oneself); make quiet
[17] to adjust or settle (a quarrel, etc)
[18] to order the elements of (a painting, sculpture, etc); design
[19] printing to set up (type)

Words related to Compose

form, construct, constitute, comprise, build, devise, conceive, invent, write, pen, produce, design, orchestrate, collect, arrange, contain, make, fashion, compound, ghost

Words nearby Compose

componentry, compony, comport, comportance, comportment, compose, composed, composer, composing room, composing stick, composite

Origin of Compose

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Middle French word composer. See com-, pose1

Words that may be confused with Compose

compose, comprise

Other words from Compose

com·pos·a·ble , adjective
un·com·pos·a·ble , adjective

Word origin for Compose

C15: from Old French composer, from Latin compōnere to put in place; see component

Synonyms for Compose

belong to, build, comprise, consist of, constitute, construct, form, compound, fashion, make, be an adjunct, be an element of, be made of, enter in, go into, make up, merge in