- present tense form of constitute (3rd person singular).
constitutes
Example Sentences
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To that end, he could argue the video constitutes misappropriation or invasion of privacy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
After recounting the various permutations of a central bank throughout American history, he concluded that the Fed’s independence constitutes a “special arrangement sanctioned by history.”
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
Beijing has tried to guide officials by directing them to study Xi’s ideas on what constitutes good political performance and how to make China’s economy more innovative, environmentally friendly and equitable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
"Any diversion or embezzlement of funds constitutes a profound betrayal of the faith reposed by millions of devotees in one of the most sacred institutions of Hindu faith."
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
It would however be simply wrong to think that we and Aristotle share the same views about what constitutes a justified true belief, and about how to acquire such beliefs.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
