1. (verb)compose form the substance of Synonyms: compile, frame, draw up, write, indite, pen
2. (verb)compose, write write music Synonyms: spell, save, draw up, compose, pen, publish, indite, compile, frame, drop a line, write
3. (verb)write, compose, pen, indite produce a literary work Synonyms: spell, draw up, compose, pen, compile, save, indite, publish, frame, drop a line, write
4. (verb)compose, compile put together out of existing material Synonyms: accumulate, pile up, draw up, compose, pen, hoard, indite, collect, compile, amass, frame, write, roll up
5. (verb)compose calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet Synonyms: compile, frame, draw up, write, indite, pen
6. (verb)frame, compose, draw up make up plans or basic details for Synonyms: put, cast, haul up, frame in, ensnare, frame, set up, frame up, write, compose, redact, border, draw up, couch, indite, pen, entrap, compile, pull up, straighten up
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'compose'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. compose Allay and alleviate are closely kindred in signification, and have been often interchanged in usage. But, in strictness, to allay is to lay to rest, quiet or soothe that which is excited; t Synonyms: allay, alleviate, compose, quiet, still, appease, mollify, soothe, tranquilize, calm, pacify Antonyms: agitate, excite, kindle, rouse, stir up, arouse, fan, provoke, stir