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to constitute
01
to contribute to the structure or makeup of something
Transitive: to constitute sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
constitute
3rd person singular
constitutes
Present participle
constituting
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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