verb
1.
Synonyms: constitute 1, comprise, form, make, make up
Related Word: consist (of)
2.
to bring into being by mental and especially artistic effort
compose a ballad or a history of England
Synonyms: create
Related Word: devise, invent, make up, originate; dream up
3.
Synonyms: calm , allay, balm, becalm, lull, quiet, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize
Related Word: ease, lessen, soften; comfort, console, solace
Contrasted words: agitate, embroil, trouble, unsettle
Antonyms: discompose
4.
to bring oneself or one's emotions under control
composed himself and turned to face the new attack
Synonyms: collect, contain, control, cool, re-collect, rein, repress, restrain, simmer down, smother, suppress
Related Word: down, mitigate, moderate, modulate, pocket, temper, tune down; bottle (up), check, hold in; ease (off or up), let up, relax, slacken
Idioms: calm down, control one's feelings ( or emotions), get hold of oneself, master one's feelings, pull oneself together