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."

Synonyms of constitute

Words with a similar meaning to constitute:

• form
• make up
• compose
• represent

Antonyms of constitute

Words with the opposite meaning to constitute:

• disband
• dissolve

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