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con·sti·tute
 constitute
- pronunciation:
- kan
stih
tut
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
constituted, constitutes, constituting |
| definition 1: |
to form or compose.
Seven days constitute a week.- synonyms:
- compose, form, make up
- similar words:
- embody, incorporate
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| definition 2: |
to establish; found.
Her inheritance constituted a fund for her education.- synonyms:
- create, establish, found
- similar words:
- initiate, institute, originate
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| definition 3: |
to nominate or appoint to a function or office.
The Office of Statistics was constituted as an arm of the National Council.- synonyms:
- appoint, name
- similar words:
- designate, nominate
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| related words: |
calculate, develop |
| derivation: |
constituter (constitutor) (n.) |
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