constitute
gb/kˈɑnstətˌut/ us/kˈɑnstətˌut/
B2
Angličtina
~ 2300
alkot, kitesz, létrehoz, alapít, felállít, minősül, jelent, számít
SLOVESO
B2
FORMAL
1
Vzorec užití:
[parts] constitute [whole]
Twelve months constitute a year.
Tizenkét hónap alkot egy évet.
These actions constitute a clear violation of the rules.
Ezek a cselekedetek egyértelmű szabályszegést jelentenek.
The committee is constituted by ten members from different departments.
Your behavior could constitute harassment under the law.
Učební příklady
Four weeks constitute a month.
Négy hét tesz ki egy hónapot.
These rooms constitute my apartment.
Ezek a szobák alkotják a lakásomat.
Ten players constitute the team.
These books constitute my whole library.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'constitute' with 'compose'. 'Constitute' is usually used for the parts making up the whole, while 'compose' is for describing what the whole is made of.
Význam
Be the parts that make up something
Kolokace
constitute a majority
|constitute a threat
|constitute a crime
|constitute evidence
Synonyma
comprise (Slightly more common in everyday use; can be less formal.)
|
form (Simpler and more general; less formal tone.)
Antonyma
exclude (Means to leave something out of a whole.)
Témata
general
|law
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To be the parts that together make something.
To be the parts or elements that together form or make up something.
SLOVESO
C1
FORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
to constitute [organization/system]
The organization was constituted in 1995 to promote environmental awareness.
A szervezetet 1995-ben hozták létre a környezettudatosság növelésére.
A new panel will be constituted to review the policy.
Új bizottságot állítanak fel az irányelv felülvizsgálatára.
The treaty constitutes a new international body for trade regulation.
Učební příklady
The school was constituted in 1980.
Az iskolát 1980-ban alapították.
They will constitute a new group for the project.
A projekthez új csoportot hoznak létre.
The city constituted a new council.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with 'institute'; both can mean to set up, but 'constitute' focuses on forming the body itself, not just starting activities.
Význam
Formally establish or set up
Kolokace
constitute a committee
|constitute a government
|constitute an authority
Synonyma
establish (More common and widely used; slightly less formal.)
|
found (Often used for starting organizations, especially historical or business contexts.)
Antonyma
dissolve (Means to officially end or close an organization or body.)
Témata
law
|government
|business
Definice
To officially start or create something.
To formally establish, create, or set something up, especially an institution or system.
SLOVESO
B2
FORMAL
3
Vzorec užití:
[something] constitutes [description/status]
Such behavior may constitute a breach of contract.
Az ilyen magatartás szerződésszegésnek minősülhet.
These actions constitute a serious risk to safety.
Ezek a cselekedetek komoly biztonsági kockázatot jelentenek.
That remark does not constitute an apology.
Učební příklady
Missing school can constitute a problem.
Az iskolai hiányzás problémát jelenthet.
This act can constitute a crime.
Ez a tett bűncselekménynek minősülhet.
Such words may constitute an insult.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes overuse this sense in casual speech; in everyday language, simpler verbs like 'is' or 'means' are more common.
Význam
Be regarded as
Kolokace
constitute a breach
|constitute misconduct
|constitute negligence
Synonyma
amount to (Slightly less formal; often used in similar contexts.)
|
represent (Can mean to stand for or symbolize, but less about legal definitions.)
Antonyma
fail to qualify as (Means it does not meet the conditions to be considered as such.)
Témata
law
|general
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To be thought of as something.
To be considered or viewed as having a particular quality or status.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
constitute
IPA
GB/kˈɑnstətˌut/
US/kˈɑnstətˌut/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - sti - tute (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: constitute
- 3rd Person Singular: constitutes
- Present Participle: constituting
- Past: constituted
Příbuzná slova
Forms
constitutes
verb
constituting
verb
constituted
verb
Core family
constitution
noun B1
constitutional
adjective B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional
adjective C1
unconstitutionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
constitutionally
adverb
constitutive
adjective
constitutionality
noun
reconstitution
noun
Výrazy
be constituted by
1/bˈi kˈɑnstətˌutɪd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
Be made up of parts
To be formed from certain parts or members.
Příklady
- The panel is constituted by experts from various fields.
- The council is constituted by elected members from each district.
constitute a breach of
1/kˈɑnstətˌut ə bɹˈit͡ʃ əv/
fixed phrase
formal
Be considered a violation of rules
To be officially seen as breaking a rule, law, or agreement.
Příklady
- Failing to pay on time may constitute a breach of contract.
- Damaging the property would constitute a breach of your lease agreement.