composed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb form the substance of
   compose.
   
   • Greed and ambition composed his personality
2. verb write music
   write; compose.
   
   • Beethoven composed nine symphonies
3. verb produce a literary work
   write; pen; compose; indite.
   
   • She composed a poem
   • He wrote four novels
4. verb put together out of existing material
   compile; compose.
   
   • compile a list
5. verb calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
   compose.
   
   • She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult
6. verb make up plans or basic details for
   draw up; frame; compose.
   
   • frame a policy
7. adjective serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
   
   • the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage
   • I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time

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