CONSTITUTE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • set up or lay the groundwork for
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • establish a new department
    Hypernyms(s) constitute is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • create and charge with a task or function
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • nominate a committee
    Hypernyms(s) constitute is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • form or compose
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This money is my only income
    • The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
    • These constitute my entire belonging
    • The children made up the chorus
    • This sum represents my entire income for a year
    • These few men comprise h
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • to compose or represent:”This wall forms the background of the stage setting”
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The branches made a roof
    • This makes a fine introduction
    Hypernyms(s) constitute is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)