outline vs compose

outline is a noun but compose is not a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of outline include indite, pen, write.

outline (noun)	compose (noun)
a schematic or preliminary plan
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
the line that appears to bound an object

outline (verb)	compose (verb)
describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of	make up plans or basic details for
trace the shape of	produce a literary work
draw up an outline or sketch for something	write music
	put together out of existing material
	calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
	form the substance of