arrange vs compose

arrange and compose both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
arrange	No	No	Yes	No
compose	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, compose is a hypernym of arrange; that is, compose is a word with a broader meaning than arrange:

Other hypernyms of arrange include write.

arrange (verb)	compose (verb)
arrange attractively	make up plans or basic details for
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events	produce a literary work
make arrangements for	write music
put into a proper or systematic order	put together out of existing material
adapt for performance in a different way	calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
set (printed matter) into a specific format	form the substance of
plan, organize, and carry out (an event)