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com·pose    Audio Help   [kuhm-pohz] Pronunciation Key verb, -posed, -pos·ing.
–verb (used with object)
1.to make or form by combining things, parts, or elements: He composed his speech from many research notes.
2.to be or constitute a part or element of: a rich sauce composed of many ingredients.
3.to make up or form the basis of: Style composes the essence of good writing.
4.to put or dispose in proper form or order: to compose laws into a coherent system.
5.Art. to organize the parts or elements of (a picture or the like).
6.to create (a musical, literary, or choreographic work).
7.to end or settle (a quarrel, dispute, etc.): The union and management composed their differences.
8.to bring (oneself, one's mind, etc.) to a condition of calmness, repose, etc.; calm; quiet.
9.Printing.
a.to set (type).
b.to set type for (an article, book, etc.).
–verb (used without object)
10.to engage in composition, esp. musical composition.
11.to enter into composition; fall into an arrangement: a scene that composes well.
[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME < MF composer. See com-, pose1]

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com·pos·a·ble, adjective

—Synonyms 8. settle, collect.
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com·posed    Audio Help   [kuhm-pohzd] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
calm; tranquil; serene: His composed face reassured the nervous passengers.
[Origin: 1475–85; compose + -ed2]

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com·pos·ed·ly    Audio Help   [kuhm-poh-zid-lee] Pronunciation Key, adverb
com·pos·ed·ness, noun

—Synonyms See calm.
—Antonyms agitated, perturbed.
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Main Entry:  composed
Part of Speech:  adjective
Synonyms:  calm, collected, composite, compound, controlled, cool, demure, placid, quiet, sedate, serene, staid, together, tranquil, unflappable, unruffled, poised, prepared
Source:  Synonym Collection v1.1
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Main Entry:  composed
Part of Speech:  noun
Synonyms:  composure, countenance, equanimity, phlegm, placidity, poise, posture, repose, sang-froid, self-possession, serenity, stability, temperament, equability
Source:  Synonym Collection v1.1
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Main Entry:  cool
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Not easily excited, even under pressure.
Synonyms:  calm, collected, cool-headed, detached, even, even-tempered, imperturbable, nonchalant, possessed, unflappable, unruffled
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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