Definition of Constitute

1. Verb. Form or compose. "These few men comprise his entire army"

Exact synonyms: Be, Comprise, Make Up, Represent
Specialized synonyms: Make, Compose, Form, Make, Range, Straddle, Fall Into, Fall Under, Pose, Present, Supplement
Derivative terms: Constituent, Make-up, Makeup

2. Verb. Create and charge with a task or function. "Nominate a committee"
Exact synonyms: Appoint, Name, Nominate
Generic synonyms: Establish, Found, Institute, Plant
Specialized synonyms: Pack, Co-opt
Derivative terms: Appointee, Appointee, Appointive, Appointive, Naming, Nomination, Nominative

3. Verb. To compose or represent:. "This makes a fine introduction"
Exact synonyms: Form, Make
Generic synonyms: Be, Comprise, Make Up, Represent
Specialized synonyms: Chelate, Add
Derivative terms: Constituent, Constitution, Form

4. Verb. Set up or lay the groundwork for. "Establish a new department"
Exact synonyms: Establish, Found, Institute, Plant
Generic synonyms: Initiate, Pioneer
Specialized synonyms: Fix, Appoint, Name, Nominate
Derivative terms: Constitution, Establishment, Foundation, Founder, Founding, Institution

Definition of Constitute

1. v. t. To cause to stand; to establish; to enact.

2. n. An established law.

Definition of Constitute

1. Verb. To cause to stand; to establish; to enact. ¹

2. Verb. To make up; to compose; to form. ¹

3. Verb. To appoint, depute, or elect to an office; to make and empower. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Constitute

1. [v -TUTED, -TUTING, -TUTES]

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