constitute

[kon-sti-toot, -tyoot] / ˈkɒn stɪˌtut, -ˌtyut /

VERB

comprise, form

Synonyms

STRONGEST

create establish

STRONG

aggregate complement complete compose compound construct develop embody enact fix found frame incorporate integrate make

WEAK

cook up dream up fill out flesh out fudge together make up set up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy ruin

STRONG

break disarrange disperse divide end exclude fail forget halt ignore neglect prevent raze refuse separate stop veto

WEAK

deny

VERB

authorize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

empower establish

STRONG

appoint commission decree delegate depute deputize designate draft enact legislate make name nominate ordain order

Antonyms

STRONG

disallow fail ignore prevent refuse retract stop veto

WEAK

deny

Example Sentences

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As in ancient Athens, those most vocal about the need to protect children from corrupting influences insist that such drastic measures constitute a defense of rather than an attack on democratic values and social cohesion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

While controversial in South Africa, courts have ruled it does not constitute hate speech and should be considered in the context of the struggle against white-minority rule that ended in 1994.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Of these, roughly 263 million are outside the education system and constitute the potential young workforce.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

It does not constitute personalized investment, tax, legal, or financial advice.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

“That would constitute malice, Your Honor,” said Rowan with polite resolve.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

constitute

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