com·posed
(kəm-pōzd́)
adjective
- Serenely self-possessed; calm. See synonyms at cool
derivatives
- com·pośed·ly
- adverb
- com·pośed·ness
- noun
com·pose
(kəm-pōź)
[Middle English composen, from Old French composer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place), of Latin compōnere; see component.]
verb: -posed, -pos·ing, -pos·es.
transitive verb
- 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
- To make or create by putting together parts or elements.
- To create or produce (a literary or musical piece).
- To make (oneself) calm or tranquil: Compose yourself and deal with the problems logically.
- To settle or adjust; reconcile: They managed to compose their differences.
- To arrange aesthetically or artistically.
- Printing To arrange or set (type or matter to be printed).
intransitive verb
- To create a literary or musical piece.
- Printing To set type.
