Constitute Definition

constitute
verb
  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"
  2. create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee"
  3. to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"
  4. set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department"

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