compose

To make something by merging parts.

The editor composed a historical journal from many individual letters.

December 22 1678, Thomas Sprat, A Sermon Preached before the King at White-Hall Zeal ought to be composed of the highest degrees of all pious affection.

To make up the whole; to constitute.

A church is composed of its members.

A few useful things […] compose their intellectual possessions.

To comprise.

To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.

The orator composed his speech over the week prior.

Nine numbered symphonies, including the Fifth, were composed by Beethoven.

To calm; to free from agitation.

Try to compose your thoughts.

The defendant couldn't compose herself and was found in contempt.