What does constitute mean?
Constitute means (transitive) To set up; to establish; to enact..
Constitute
/ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To set up; to establish; to enact..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To set up; to establish; to enact.
- (transitive) To make up; to compose; to form.
- (transitive) To appoint, depute, or elect to an office; to make and empower.
- (obsolete) An established law.
Example Sentences
Laws appointed and constituted by lawful authority.
1779–81, Samuel Johnson, "Abraham Cowley" in Lives of the Most Eminent English Poet Truth and reason constitute that intellectual gold that defies destruction.
Atlantic gales constantly buffet Morwenstow, whose seven hamlets together constitute Cornwall's most northerly parish. The village is dotted with trees moulded into weird shapes by the wind, and above the trees rise the vicarage chimneystacks resembling miniature church towers.
Me didst Thou constitute a priest of thine.
A naughty man that will not obey the kings constitute.
Synonyms for constitute
Antonyms for constitute
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Word Forms
- constitutes
- constituting
- constituted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for constitute?
Common synonyms include establish, enact, make up, compose.
What is the opposite of constitute?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use constitute in a sentence?
Laws appointed and constituted by lawful authority.
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