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com⋅pose

  [kuhm-pohz] verb, -posed, -pos⋅ing.
Use compose in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
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.
a. to set (type).
b. to set type for (an article, book, etc.).
–verb (used without object)
10. to engage in composition, esp. musical composition.
11. to enter into composition; fall into an arrangement: a scene that composes well.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < MF composer. See com-, pose 1

Related forms:
com⋅pos⋅a⋅ble, adjective

Synonyms:
8. settle, collect.
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com·pose   (kəm-pōz')   
v.   com·posed, com·pos·ing, com·pos·es

v.   tr.

  1. To make up the constituent parts of; constitute or form: an exhibit composed of French paintings; the many ethnic groups that compose our nation. See Usage Note at comprise.

  2. To make or create by putting together parts or elements.

  3. To create or produce (a literary or musical piece).

  4. To make (oneself) calm or tranquil: Compose yourself and deal with the problems logically.

  5. To settle or adjust; reconcile: They managed to compose their differences.

  6. To arrange aesthetically or artistically.

  7. Printing To arrange or set (type or matter to be printed).

v.   intr.

  1. To create a literary or musical piece.

  2. Printing To set type.


[Middle English composen, from Old French composer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin compōnere; see component.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

compose 
1475, from O.Fr. composer "put together, arrange" (12c.), from com- "with" + poser "to place," from L.L. pausare "to cease, lay down," ult. from L. ponere "to put, place" (see position). Meaning infl. in O.Fr. by componere (see composite). Musical sense is from 1597. Composed "calm" is from 1621; composure first recorded 1667.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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