■ verb
1》 write or create (a musical or written work).
↘arrange so as to form an artistic whole.
2》 (of elements) constitute or make up (a whole).
3》 [often as adjective ~d ] calm or settle (one's features or thoughts).
4》 prepare (a text) for printing by setting up the characters to be printed.
5》 archaic settle (a dispute).
Derivatives
~dly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. componere (see component ), but influenced by L. compositus '~d' and OFr. poser 'to place'.