CEFR B1

constitute

verb

Meaning

To be the parts or elements of a whole; to form or make up.

Examples

These small actions constitute a serious breach of contract.
Women constitute 52% of the electorate.

Synonyms: form, make up, compose, represent

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constitute (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/

Definition

To be the parts or elements of a whole; to form or make up.

Examples

These small actions constitute a serious breach of contract.
Women constitute 52% of the electorate.
The committee will constitute a new subcommittee to address the issue.

How to Use constitute

constitute a (collocation): To form a specific thing or situation. — "These findings constitute a breakthrough in cancer research."
constitute X of Y (prepositional phrase): To be the components that make up a larger whole. — "Immigrants constitute a significant portion of the workforce in many countries."

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