constitute

/kˈɒnstɪtjˌuːt/

/ˈkɑnstəˌtut/

to constitute

MAIN VERB

to be regarded as something

synonyms : be

to compose or represent

synonyms : form

create and charge with a task or function

synonyms : appoint

set up or lay the groundwork for

synonyms : establish

Examples

1. These two summit events constitute a framework to assess progress being made under the auspices of President Mbeki.

2. Ibrahim Magu, became a law unto himself and refused to submit to constituted authority.

3. Between flight and commercial, shipping constitutes about 5 percent of our total CO2 emissions per year.

4. The situation of this series constitutes a ripple from some massive splashes earlier this year.