Constitute: meaning, definitions and examples

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constitute

[ ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt ]

^{Context #1}

make up

To form or compose something, such as a whole or a group. To be a part of a whole.

Synonyms

compose, form, represent

Examples of usage

Each ingredient constitutes a different flavor in the dish.
His actions constitute a violation of the company's policy.
The members of the committee constitute a diverse group.

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establish

To establish something, such as a law or a rule. To be the basis or foundation of something.

Synonyms

create, establish, found

Examples of usage

These rules constitute the framework for our project.
The document constitutes a legally binding agreement.
His research constitutes a significant contribution to the field.

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appoint

To appoint or assign someone to a particular role or position.

Synonyms

appoint, designate, nominate

Examples of usage

He was constituted as the new director of the department.
The committee constituted a special task force to address the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "constitute" in other languages:

🇵🇹 constituir

formar
compor

🇮🇳 गठित करना

बनाना
निर्माण करना

🇩🇪 bilden

darstellen
zusammensetzen

🇮🇩 membentuk

menyusun
menjadi

🇺🇦 складати

утворювати
становити

🇵🇱 stanowić

tworzyć
składać się

🇯🇵 構成する (こうせいする)

形成する (けいせいする)
成る (なる)

🇫🇷 constituer

former
composer

🇪🇸 constituir

formar
componer

🇹🇷 oluşturmak

teşkil etmek
meydana getirmek

🇰🇷 구성하다

이루다
형성하다

🇸🇦 شكل

تكون
كون

🇨🇿 tvořit

skládat
sestavit

🇸🇰 tvoriť

skladať
stanoviť

🇨🇳 构成 (gòuchéng)

组成 (zǔchéng)
形成 (xíngchéng)

🇸🇮 sestavljati

tvoriti
biti

🇮🇸 mynda

samanstanda af
vera

🇰🇿 құрау

қалыптастыру
құрастыру

🇬🇪 შეადგენენ

შექმნა
ჩამოყალიბება

🇦🇿 təşkil etmək

yaratmaq
formalaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 constituir

formar
componer

Word origin

The word 'constitute' originates from the Latin word 'constituere', which means 'to set up, establish'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. Over the years, 'constitute' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to forming, composing, establishing, or appointing. It is a versatile verb that is commonly used in legal, academic, and formal contexts.