انگلیسی

constitute

gb/kˈɑnstətˌut/ us/kˈɑnstətˌut/
B2 انگلیسی
~ 2300
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
فعل formal B2 relation
1

Be the parts that make up something

To be the parts that together make something.

الگوی کاربرد: [parts] constitute [whole]
اشتباه رایج:
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.
هم‌معنی‌ها
comprise (Slightly more common in everyday use; can be less formal.) | form (Simpler and more general; less formal tone.)
متضادها
exclude (Means to leave something out of a whole.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
constitute a majority |constitute a threat |constitute a crime |constitute evidence
موضوع‌ها
general |law |science |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • Twelve months constitute a year.
  • These actions constitute a clear violation of the rules.
  • The committee is constituted by ten members from different departments.
  • Your behavior could constitute harassment under the law.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Four weeks constitute a month.
  • These rooms constitute my apartment.
  • Ten players constitute the team.
  • These books constitute my whole library.
فعل formal C1 action
2

Formally establish or set up

To officially start or create something.

الگوی کاربرد: to constitute [organization/system]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse this with 'institute'; both can mean to set up, but 'constitute' focuses on forming the body itself, not just starting activities.
هم‌معنی‌ها
establish (More common and widely used; slightly less formal.) | found (Often used for starting organizations, especially historical or business contexts.)
متضادها
dissolve (Means to officially end or close an organization or body.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
constitute a committee |constitute a government |constitute an authority
موضوع‌ها
law |government |business
نمونه‌ها
  • The organization was constituted in 1995 to promote environmental awareness.
  • A new panel will be constituted to review the policy.
  • The treaty constitutes a new international body for trade regulation.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The school was constituted in 1980.
  • They will constitute a new group for the project.
  • The city constituted a new council.
فعل formal B2 relation
3

Be regarded as

To be thought of as something.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] constitutes [description/status]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes overuse this sense in casual speech; in everyday language, simpler verbs like 'is' or 'means' are more common.
هم‌معنی‌ها
amount to (Slightly less formal; often used in similar contexts.) | represent (Can mean to stand for or symbolize, but less about legal definitions.)
متضادها
fail to qualify as (Means it does not meet the conditions to be considered as such.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
constitute a breach |constitute misconduct |constitute negligence
موضوع‌ها
law |general |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • Such behavior may constitute a breach of contract.
  • These actions constitute a serious risk to safety.
  • That remark does not constitute an apology.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Missing school can constitute a problem.
  • This act can constitute a crime.
  • Such words may constitute an insult.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
constitute
IPA
GB/kˈɑnstətˌut/
US/kˈɑnstətˌut/
هجاها و تکیه
con - sti - tute (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
صورت‌های واژه
Verb
  • Base: constitute
  • 3rd Person Singular: constitutes
  • Present Participle: constituting
  • Past: constituted
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
constitutes verb constituting verb constituted verb
Core family
constitution noun B1 constitutional adjective B2
Related words
constituent noun B2 constituency noun B2 reconstitute verb
Negative and opposite forms
unconstitutional adjective C1 unconstitutionally adverb
Advanced or less common
constitutionally adverb constitutive adjective constitutionality noun reconstitution noun
عبارت‌ها

be constituted by

1
/bˈi kˈɑnstətˌutɪd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase formal

Be made up of parts

To be formed from certain parts or members.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • Failing to pay on time may constitute a breach of contract.
  • Damaging the property would constitute a breach of your lease agreement.

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