Constitute (Verb)
Meaning 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".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The council members constitute a special task force to review and revise the city's zoning laws.
- They constitute an advisory committee to help with international business development.
- She was appointed to constitute a board to oversee environmental conservation efforts.
- In the meeting they decide to constitute a small team for brainstorming product ideas.
- The parliament constitutes an investigative committee to probe allegations of financial mismanagement.
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Meaning 3
To compose or represent; "This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.