constitute constitute /ˈkɑːnstəˌtuːt/

verb

1. () Form or compose  ( comprise , represent , make up , be , constitute )
   form or compose
    This money is my only income
   This money is my only income
    The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
   The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
    These constitute my entire belonging
   These constitute my entire belonging
    The children made up the chorus
   The children made up the chorus
    This sum represents my entire income for a year
   This sum represents my entire income for a year
    These few men comprise his entire army
   These few men comprise his entire army
   
2. () Create and charge with a task or function  ( nominate , constitute , name , appoint )
   create and charge with a task or function
    Nominate a committee
   nominate a committee
   
3. Set up or lay the groundwork for  ( constitute , plant , found , establish , institute )
   set up or lay the groundwork for
    Establish a new department
   establish a new department
   
4. To compose or represent  ( constitute , make , form )
   to compose or represent
    This wall forms the background of the stage setting
   This wall forms the background of the stage setting
    The branches made a roof
   The branches made a roof
    This makes a fine introduction
   This makes a fine introduction