constitute
/ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: constitutes · constituting · constituted
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To set up; to establish; to enact.
Verb
Examples
Laws appointed and constituted by lawful authority.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make up; to compose; to form.
Verb
Examples
1779–81, Samuel Johnson, "Abraham Cowley" in Lives of the Most Eminent English Poet
Truth and reason constitute that intellectual gold that defies destruction.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “constitute” mean?
To set up; to establish; to enact.
Is “constitute” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.