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   con·sti·tute

   /ˈkänstəˌto͞ot/

   verb

   • 1. be (a part) of a whole: "single parents constitute a great proportion of the poor" Similar amount toadd up toaccount forformmake upcomposecompriserepresent
   • ▪ (of people or things) combine to form (a whole): "there were enough members present to constitute a quorum"
   • ▪ be or be equivalent to (something): "his failure to act constituted a breach of duty" Similar be equivalent tobe the equivalent ofbeembodybe tantamount tobe regarded asact asserve as
   • 2. give legal or constitutional form to (an institution); establish by law: "the superior courts were constituted by the Judicature Acts 1873–5" Similar inaugurateinitiateestablishfoundcreateset upput in placestartbeginoriginateformorganizedevelopshapeauthorizecommissioncharterinductinvestappointnamenominateinstallempowerordaindecree

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin constitut- ‘established, appointed’, from the verb constituere, from con- ‘together’ + statuere ‘set up’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › constituteConstitute Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONSTITUTE is make up, form, compose. How to use constitute in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSTITUTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONSTITUTE definition: 1. to be or be considered as something: 2. to form or make something: 3. to be or be considered…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSTITUTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If a number of things or people constitute something, they are the parts or members that form it. Volunteers constitute more than 95% of The Center's work force. [ VERB noun ]

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconstitute verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of constitute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › constituteConstitute - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   To constitute is to make up a whole from smaller parts, or "constituents." "What constitutes a family?" means "What makes up a family?" Parents, kids, pets, and other family members constitute most people's idea of a family.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › constituteConstitute - definition of constitute by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to make up; form; compose: the people who constitute a jury. 2. to appoint to an office or function: a legally constituted officer. 4. (Law) law to give legal form to (a court, assembly, etc) 5. (Law) law obsolete to set up or enact (a law) ˈconstiˌtuter, ˈconstiˌtutor n.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishconstitute verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   constitute to be the parts or people that form something: People under the age of 40 constitute the majority of the work force. be composed of somebody/something ( somewhat formal ) to be formed from the things or people mentioned: Around 15% of our diet is composed of protein.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordCONSTITUTE - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   All you need to know about "CONSTITUTE" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of constitute – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    CONSTITUTE definition: to be or form something: . Learn more.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › constitute_vconstitute, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb constitute, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.