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 cast is principally composed of UC Irvine students, past and present, with a few guest artists in the mix. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Before every game, Xavi calls his mum and listens to the theme song from Nolan’s 2014 Oscar-winning film Interstellar, which was composed by Hans Zimmer. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026

In honor of these big birthday party plans, a special new anniversary trailer and nostalgia poster have been composed to heighten the excitement and anticipation. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 July 2026

The juries of this prize would be composed exclusively of booksellers, and the books to be awarded would be chosen from among the bestsellers. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026