Clues for the word "COMPOSE"

We've had 15 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 36 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on November 30, 2025.

Definition of compose

v. t. - To form by putting together two or more things or parts; to put together; to make up; to fashion.
v. t. - To form the substance of, or part of the substance of; to constitute.
v. t. - To construct by mental labor; to design and execute, or put together, in a manner involving the adaptation of forms of expression to ideas, or to the laws of harmony or proportion; as, to compose a sentence, a sermon, a symphony, or a picture.
v. t. - To dispose in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition; to adjust; to regulate.
v. t. - To free from agitation or disturbance; to tranquilize; to soothe; to calm; to quiet.
v. t. - To arrange (types) in a composing stick in order for printing; to set (type).
v. i. - To come to terms.