constitute

see definition of constitute

verbcomprise, form

verbauthorize

Synonyms for constitute

verb comprise, form

Antonyms for constitute

commission

verb. authorize or delegate task

Word Origin & History

mid-15c., verb use of adjective constitute, "made up, formed" (late 14c.), from Latin constitutus "arranged, settled," past participle adjective from constituere "to cause to stand, set up, fix, place, establish, set in order; form something new; resolve," of persons, "to appoint to an office," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + statuere "to set," from PIE root *sta- "to stand," with derivatives meaning "place or thing that is standing" (see stet). Related: Constituted; constituting.

Example Sentences for constitute

They will constitute one of the most striking pages in the history of our times.

What need we then to constitute a court, except a fool and a laureate?

The Vaisyas, who constitute the third caste, issued from Brahma's belly.

But such abuses do not constitute promiscuity, as Lubbock maintains.

In fact, in such a social state, polygyny can only constitute an exception.

The right of indemnity does not, however, constitute the principal point.

It seems they constitute an overwhelming charge against him.

Buttermilk whey sweetened with honey, or an infusion of marshmallow roots, ought to constitute the whole of the patient's drink.

The measure of the individual is the measure of what should constitute his success.

Is that you constitute me your partner, with an equal share in the profits of your company.

constitute

Synonyms for constitute

Antonyms for constitute

characterize

characterized

characterizes

characterizing

commission

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characterize

characterized

characterizes

characterizing

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