Meaning of 'compose'

verb

to make up plans or basic details for

Example: "I composed a daily itinerary for our vacation."

Synonyms: frame

verb

to put together out of existing material

Example: "Using leftovers, I composed an afternoon snack."

Synonyms: compile

verb

to produce a literary work

Example: "I compose poems at the weekend."

Synonyms: pen

verb

to write music

Example: "Beethoven composed nine symphonies"

Synonyms: write

verb

to calm someone, especially oneself

Example: "Before giving a presentation, I compose myself."

verb

to form the substance of

Example: "Greed and ambition composed their personality."