constitute
con|sti|tute /k'ɒnstɪtjuːt, AM -tuːt/ (constitutes constituting constituted)
1 [V-LINK] no cont, V n
If something constitutes a particular thing, it can be regarded as being that thing.
Testing patients without their consent would constitute a professional and legal offence...
2 [V-LINK] no cont, V n
If a number of things or people constitute something, they are the parts or members that form it.
Volunteers constitute more than 95% of The Center's work force.
= comprise
3 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed, V-ed
When something such as a committee or government is constituted, it is formally established and given authority to operate. (FORMAL)
On 6 July a People's Revolutionary Government was constituted...
The accused will appear before a specially constituted military tribunal.
= set up
1 [V-LINK] no cont, V n
If something constitutes a particular thing, it can be regarded as being that thing.
Testing patients without their consent would constitute a professional and legal offence...
2 [V-LINK] no cont, V n
If a number of things or people constitute something, they are the parts or members that form it.
Volunteers constitute more than 95% of The Center's work force.
= comprise
3 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed, V-ed
When something such as a committee or government is constituted, it is formally established and given authority to operate. (FORMAL)
On 6 July a People's Revolutionary Government was constituted...
The accused will appear before a specially constituted military tribunal.
= set up