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ˈkɒn(t)stɪtjuːt

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verb

Inflections:

constitute constituted constitutes constituting

be (a part) of a whole

"lone parents constitute a great proportion of the poor"

Synonyms:
amount to add up to account for form make up compose comprise represent
- combine to form (a whole)
  
  "there were enough members present to constitute a quorum"
- be or be equivalent to (something)
  
  "his failure to act constituted a breach of duty"
give legal or constitutional form to (an institution); establish by law

"the superior courts were constituted by the Judicature Acts 1873–5"

Synonyms:
inaugurate initiate establish found create set up put in place start begin originate form organize develop shape