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