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Antonyms for constitute

Grammar : Verb
Spell : kon-sti-toot, -tyoot
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn stɪˌtut, -ˌtyut

Definition of constitute

Origin :
  • mid-15c., verb use of adjective constitute, "made up, formed" (late 14c.), from Latin constitutus "arranged, settled," past participle adjective from constituere "to cause to stand, set up, fix, place, establish, set in order; form something new; resolve," of persons, "to appoint to an office," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + statuere "to set," from PIE root *sta- "to stand," with derivatives meaning "place or thing that is standing" (see stet). Related: Constituted; constituting.
  • verb comprise, form
  • verb authorize
Example sentences :
  • They will constitute one of the most striking pages in the history of our times.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • What need we then to constitute a court, except a fool and a laureate?
  • Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
  • The Vaisyas, who constitute the third caste, issued from Brahma's belly.
  • Extract from : « The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ » by Nicolas Notovitch
  • But such abuses do not constitute promiscuity, as Lubbock maintains.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • In fact, in such a social state, polygyny can only constitute an exception.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • The right of indemnity does not, however, constitute the principal point.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • It seems they constitute an overwhelming charge against him.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • Buttermilk whey sweetened with honey, or an infusion of marshmallow roots, ought to constitute the whole of the patient's drink.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • The measure of the individual is the measure of what should constitute his success.
  • Extract from : « A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties » by Charles Major
  • Is that you constitute me your partner, with an equal share in the profits of your company.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for constitute

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