to compose or represent: "This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"
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
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
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"
{f} comprise, form, make up; establish, found; appoint a person to a a particular position
When something such as a committee or government is constituted, it is formally established and given authority to operate. On 6 July a People's Revolutionary Government was constituted The accused will appear before a specially constituted military tribunal. = set up