compose

/kəmˈpoʊz/
verb
  1. To write or create something, especially music, poetry, or a formal piece of writing.
    • She began to compose a song for her best friend's wedding.
    • The famous composer spent years composing his symphony.
    • He composed a heartfelt letter to apologize for his mistake.
  2. To form or make up something; to be the parts or elements that together create a whole.
    • Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
    • A healthy diet should be composed of a variety of fruits and vegetables.
    • The committee is composed of teachers, parents, and students.
  3. To calm or settle one's feelings or expression; to bring under control.
    • She took a deep breath to compose herself before the interview.
    • The speaker paused to compose his face into a neutral expression.
    • He tried to compose his thoughts before answering the difficult question.
  4. To arrange or set type for printing; to arrange text or images on a page.
    • The designer composed the magazine layout on her computer.
    • Before digital printing, workers had to compose each page by hand.
    • He carefully composed the text and images for the brochure.
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