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 constitute constitute /ˈkɑːnstəˌtuːt/

verb

  1. () Form or compose  ( comprise , represent , make up , be , constitute )
    form or compose
     This money is my only income
    This money is my only income
     The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
    The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
     These constitute my entire belonging
    These constitute my entire belonging
     The children made up the chorus
    The children made up the chorus
     This sum represents my entire income for a year
    This sum represents my entire income for a year
     These few men comprise his entire army
    These few men comprise his entire army
  2. () Create and charge with a task or function  ( nominate , constitute , name , appoint )
    create and charge with a task or function
     Nominate a committee
    nominate a committee
  3. Set up or lay the groundwork for  ( constitute , plant , found , establish , institute )
    set up or lay the groundwork for
     Establish a new department
    establish a new department
  4. To compose or represent  ( constitute , make , form )
    to compose or represent
     This wall forms the background of the stage setting
    This wall forms the background of the stage setting
     The branches made a roof
    The branches made a roof
     This makes a fine introduction
    This makes a fine introduction