To collect parts or passages of books or writings into a book or pamphlet; to select and put together parts of an author, or to collect parts of different authors; or to collect and arrange separate papers, laws, or customs, in a book, code or system.

To write; to compose. In poetry, thy compile the praises o virtuous men and actions.

To contain; to comprise.

To make up; to compose.

To put together; to build.