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constitute   (Sound)

KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋkɑnstәˏtut,-ˏtjut 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊkɒnstitjuːt 〕


Overview of verb constitute

The verb constitute has 4 senses


  • constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be -- (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")

  • appoint, name, nominate, constitute -- (create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee")

  • form, constitute, make -- (to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction")

  • establish, found, plant, constitute, institute -- (set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department")