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- Dictionaryconstitute/ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/
verb
- 1. be (a part) of a whole: "lone parents constitute a great proportion of the poor" Similar
- 2. give legal or constitutional form to (an institution); establish by law: "the superior courts were constituted by the Judicature Acts 1873–5" Similar
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CONSTITUTE definition: 1. to be or be considered as something: 2. to form or make something: 3. to be or be considered…. Learn more.
The meaning of CONSTITUTE is make up, form, compose. How to use constitute in a sentence.
If a number of things or people constitute something, they are the parts or members that form it. Volunteers constitute more than 95% of The Center's work force. [ VERB noun ]
Definition of constitute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
constitute. (ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːt) vb (tr) 1. to make up; form; compose: the people who constitute a jury. 2. to appoint to an office or function: a legally constituted officer. 3. to set up (a school or other institution) formally; found. 4. (Law) law to give legal form to (a court, assembly, etc) 5. (Law) lawobsolete to set up or enact (a law)
To constitute is to make up a whole from smaller parts, or "constituents." "What constitutes a family?" means "What makes up a family?" Parents, kids, pets, and other family members constitute most people's idea of a family.
Constitute definition: to compose; form. See examples of CONSTITUTE used in a sentence.
Definitions of 'constitute'. 1. If something constitutes a particular thing, it can be regarded as being that thing. [...] 2. If a number of things or people constitute something, they are the parts or members that form it. [...] More.
The meaning of constitute. Definition of constitute. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
Synonyms for CONSTITUTE: comprise, compose, form, make up, embody, complement, incorporate, integrate; Antonyms of CONSTITUTE: close (down), shut (up), nullify, abolish, annul, stop, terminate, end.
