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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The minister told its convener, Scottish Conservative MSP Douglas Ross, she did not believe it constituted a breach of the ministerial code.

From BBC

The point of a disciplined framework is to show where more must be done without implying that every product with a foreign component constitutes an unacceptable risk.

From The Wall Street Journal

David deployed some of the same reportage techniques in his private portrait commissions, which constitute half the exhibition.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement on Monday, the Royal Thai Army said Cambodia's actions "constitute provocation and a violation of measures aimed at reducing tensions", adding that they were "inconsistent" with the terms of the ceasefire.

From BBC

"Such actions constitute provocation and a violation of measures aimed at reducing tensions, which are inconsistent with the Joint Statement agreed" during a bilateral border committee meeting on Saturday, it added.

From Barron's

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