<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to make or form by combining things, parts, or elements: He composed his speech from many research notes.</li><li>to be or constitute a part or element of: a rich sauce composed of many ingredients.</li><li>to make up or form the basis of: Style composes the essence of good writing.</li><li>to put or dispose in proper form or order: to compose laws into a coherent system.</li><li>to organize the parts or elements of (a picture or the like).</li><li>to create (a musical, literary, or choreographic work).</li><li>to end or settle (a quarrel, dispute, etc.): The union and management composed their differences.</li><li>to bring (oneself, one's mind, etc.) to a condition of calmness, repose, etc.; calm; quiet.</li><li>(Printing) to set (type).</li><li>to set type for (an article, book, etc.).</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to engage in composition, especially musical composition.</li><li>to enter into composition; fall into an arrangement: a scene that composes well.</li></ul>