CONSTITUTE

• (verb) set up or lay the groundwork for

  "establish a new department"

  synonyms : establish , found , institute , plant

• (verb) create and charge with a task or function

  "nominate a committee"

  synonyms : appoint , name , nominate

• (verb) form or compose

  "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 his entire army"

  synonyms : be , comprise , make up , represent

• (verb) to compose or represent:

  "This wall forms the background of the stage setting", "The branches made a roof", "This makes a fine introduction"

  synonyms : form , make

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

•   Add   Mnemonic      Origin      Usage      Flickr-Image      Comment
•   To add this word to Your wordlists click here
•   Click here to view photos related to this word from
•   http://www.mnemonicdictionary.com/word/constitute