v form the substance of
Greed and ambition composed his personality
v write music
Beethoven composed nine symphonies
v produce a literary work
She composed a poem
v put together out of existing material
v calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
v make up plans or basic details for
a serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time