Constitute: meaning, definitions and examples
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constitute
[ ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt ]
make up
To form or compose something, such as a whole or a group. To be a part of a whole.
Synonyms
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.
establish
To establish something, such as a law or a rule. To be the basis or foundation of something.
Synonyms
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: constituency, constituents, constitution, reconstitution.