Synonyms of compose

compose

verb

kəm-ˈpōz 

1

as in to prepare

to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form

composed a statement on this hot-button issue that managed to satisfy absolutely no one

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prepare
• write
• draft
• formulate
• craft
• cast
• draw up
• frame
• put together
• make
• form
• build
• construct
• assemble
• devise
• pen
• sculpture
• fabricate
• express
• word
• shape
• phrase
• author
• mold
• verbalize
• state
• conceive
• fashion
• couch
• concoct
• indite
• compound
• reformulate
• reframe
• piece (together)
• redraft

2

as in to comprise

to be all the substance of

the earth's crust is composed of mostly silicon with several other elements in smaller amounts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comprise
• constitute
• form
• make up
• integrate
• incorporate
• embody
• supplement
• complement
• personify
• complete
• fill (out)
• materialize
• incarnate
• substantiate
• epitomize
• flesh (out)

3

as in to calm

to free from distress or disturbance

the first order of business was to compose the injured pedestrian

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calm
• soothe
• lull
• appease
• relax
• quiet
• settle
• still
• relieve
• salve
• tranquilize
• quieten
• lullaby
• quell
• hush
• placate
• pacify
• conciliate
• mitigate
• alleviate
• becalm
• mollify
• ease
• lay
• allay
• assuage
• solace
• sedate
• narcotize
• stupefy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disturb
• upset
• perturb
• agitate
• intensify
• vex
• heighten
• aggravate
• discompose
• incite
• stir (up)
• arouse
• rouse
• key (up)
• excite
• disquiet
• work up
• foment

4

as in to contain

to gain emotional or mental control of

she took a deep breath and composed herself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contain
• calm
• collect
• control
• restrain
• settle
• re-collect
• recover
• hold back
• rally
• lull
• soothe
• quiet
• still
• tranquilize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compose

The task force, formed in 2022, is composed of detectives from the Independence, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit and Grandview police departments. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

The human brain is a physical object, composed of biological material that obeys the laws that govern the rest of the universe, computers included. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

The $83 trillion under discussion is not solely composed of the wealthiest families but will affect almost all ownership structures, business operations and, not least, wealth distributions. — Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

One was composed of eight women, longtime friends and veteran backcountry skiers, and their two guides. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026