1. to create or write (music, poetry, or other artistic work)
2. to make up or form the parts of something
3. to calm oneself or regain control of one’s emotions
Usage: often used reflexively

Examples

• She composes beautiful piano pieces in her spare time.
• The committee composes the new policy guidelines each year.
• Water composes about 60% of the human body.
• The orchestra composes mainly of young musicians.
• He took a deep breath to compose himself before the interview.
• The author composes her novels on an old typewriter.
• She needed a moment to compose her thoughts before speaking.