Textual thesaurus for "constitute"

(verb) plant, establish, found, institute

set up or lay the groundwork for

establish a new department

(verb) name, nominate, appoint

create and charge with a task or function

nominate a committee

(verb) comprise, make up, be, represent

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

(verb) make, form

to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"

The branches made a roof; This makes a fine introduction