constitute
gb/kˈɑnstətˌut/ us/kˈɑnstətˌut/
B2
Englisch
~ 2300
alkot, kitesz, létrehoz, alapít, felállít, minősül, jelent, számít
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
Verwendungsmuster:
[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.
Beispiele für Lernende
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.
Häufiger Fehler:
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.
Bedeutung
Be the parts that make up something
Wortverbindungen
constitute a majority
|constitute a threat
|constitute a crime
|constitute evidence
Synonyme
comprise (Slightly more common in everyday use; can be less formal.)
|
form (Simpler and more general; less formal tone.)
Antonyme
exclude (Means to leave something out of a whole.)
Themen
general
|law
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be the parts that together make something.
To be the parts or elements that together form or make up something.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Verwendungsmuster:
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.
Beispiele für Lernende
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.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse this with 'institute'; both can mean to set up, but 'constitute' focuses on forming the body itself, not just starting activities.
Bedeutung
Formally establish or set up
Wortverbindungen
constitute a committee
|constitute a government
|constitute an authority
Synonyme
establish (More common and widely used; slightly less formal.)
|
found (Often used for starting organizations, especially historical or business contexts.)
Antonyme
dissolve (Means to officially end or close an organization or body.)
Themen
law
|government
|business
Definition
To officially start or create something.
To formally establish, create, or set something up, especially an institution or system.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
3
Verwendungsmuster:
[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.
Beispiele für Lernende
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.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes overuse this sense in casual speech; in everyday language, simpler verbs like 'is' or 'means' are more common.
Bedeutung
Be regarded as
Wortverbindungen
constitute a breach
|constitute misconduct
|constitute negligence
Synonyme
amount to (Slightly less formal; often used in similar contexts.)
|
represent (Can mean to stand for or symbolize, but less about legal definitions.)
Antonyme
fail to qualify as (Means it does not meet the conditions to be considered as such.)
Themen
law
|general
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be thought of as something.
To be considered or viewed as having a particular quality or status.
Grammatik
Grundform
constitute
IPA
GB/kˈɑnstətˌut/
US/kˈɑnstətˌut/
Silben & Betonung
con - sti - tute (3 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Wortformen
Verb
- Base: constitute
- 3rd Person Singular: constitutes
- Present Participle: constituting
- Past: constituted
Wortfamilie
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
Ausdrücke
be constituted by
1/bˈi kˈɑnstətˌutɪd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
Be made up of parts
To be formed from certain parts or members.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- Failing to pay on time may constitute a breach of contract.
- Damaging the property would constitute a breach of your lease agreement.