Showing Results for "constitutes"

constitutes

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 definition for what constitutes a liminal space has been debated, but most are sparsely populated and vaguely retro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Neven said he is particularly interested in understanding the brain, including, “the forbidden fruit” of trying to make sense of what constitutes conscious experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Public prosecutors argue that Palestine Action Germany constitutes a "criminal organisation" as the purpose of the activities was directed at committing "serious criminal offences".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The trio of mega listings, each eyeing valuations around $1 trillion or more, constitutes a heady period of elevated risk and reward.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Up close the city constitutes an oppressive series of staircases, but from a distance it inspires fantasies of wealth and power so profound that even our communists are temporarily rendered speechless.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris