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to constitute
01
to contribute to the structure or makeup of something
Transitive: to constitute sth
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
constitute
3rd person singular
constitutes
Past simple
constituted
Past participle
constituted
Examples
Healthy fats and proteins constitute a balanced diet that supports overall well-being.
02
to formally assign someone to a specific position, role, or authority
Transitive: to constitute the holder of a position | to constitute sb as the holder of a position
Examples
The board constituted a new director to oversee the project.
03
to formally create or establish something, such as an institution or organization
Transitive: to constitute an institution or organization
Examples
The government constituted the new court system to handle specific cases.
Lexical Tree
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