constitute
Translation
to constitute, to make up, to form, to be
Examples
Twelve months constitute a year.
Twelve months constitute a year.
This action constitutes a breach of contract.
This action constitutes a breach of contract.
They constituted a committee to study the problem.
They constituted a committee to study the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make up or form (sth.) Twelve months constitute a year.
((sth.)) to be considered as (sth.) This action constitutes a breach of contract.
((sth.)) to establish or create (an organization) They constituted a committee to study the problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: form, compose, make up, establish
Etymology
From Latin 'constituere' (to set up, establish), from 'con-' (together) + 'statuere' (to set). To 'set together' or form something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'constitute' as a more formal way of saying 'make up' or 'form'.