Meaning & Definition of Constitute in English
English⟶
Constitute
/kɑnstətut/
verb
1. Form or compose
- "This money is my only income"
- "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"
- "These constitute my entire belonging"
- "The children made up the chorus"
- "This sum represents my entire income for a year"
- "These few men comprise his entire army"
synonym:
- constitute,
- represent,
- make up,
- comprise,
- be
2. Create and charge with a task or function
- "Nominate a committee"
synonym:
- appoint,
- name,
- nominate,
- constitute
3. To compose or represent:"this wall forms the background of the stage setting"
- "The branches made a roof"
- "This makes a fine introduction"
synonym:
- form,
- constitute,
- make
4. Set up or lay the groundwork for
- "Establish a new department"
synonym:
- establish,
- found,
- plant,
- constitute,
- institute
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