constitute

/'kɔnstitju:t/

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Understanding the Word "Constitute"

Definition:
The verb "constitute" means to make up or form something; it refers to the parts that come together to create a whole. It can also mean to establish or create something, like a new organization or system.

Usage Instructions:

• How to Use: You can use "constitute" when talking about the parts that form a whole or when discussing the establishment of something.

Example Sentences:

1. Formation: "The committee will constitute the rules for the competition."
2. Composition: "Women constitute a large part of the workforce in many countries."
3. Establishment: "The new law will constitute a major change in how we protect the environment."

Advanced Usage:

• In legal or formal contexts, "constitute" can be used to describe the establishment of laws or regulations. For example, "The new treaty will constitute a binding agreement between the two countries."

Word Variants:

• Noun: Constitution (the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, or organization is governed)
• Adjective: Constitutive (serving to form, establish, or give organized existence to something)

Different Meanings:

1. To compose or make up something: "The team is constituted of players from different countries."
2. To establish an organization or authority: "The board constituted new guidelines for the project."

Synonyms:

• Form
• Compose
• Establish
• Create
• Make up
• Account for

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "constitute" doesn’t have many idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might hear phrases like: - "Constitute a threat" (meaning to form a threat) - "Constitute a majority" (meaning to make up more than half of a group)

Summary:

"Constitute" is a versatile verb that can describe both the parts of something and the process of creating or establishing something new.

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Verb

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

Synonyms

• establish
• found
• plant
• institute
• form
• make
• appoint
• name
• nominate
• represent
• make up
• comprise
• be