Definition of composes:
(v) :
(transitive or intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
(v) :
(transitive) To make something by merging parts.
(v) :
(transitive) To make up the whole; to constitute.
(v) :
(sometimes reflexive) To calm; to free from agitation.
(v) :
To arrange the elements of a photograph or other picture.
(v) :
To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.