constitute
gb/kˈɑnstətˌut/ us/kˈɑnstətˌut/
B2
Inglês
~ 2300
alkot, kitesz, létrehoz, alapít, felállít, minősül, jelent, számít
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
Be the parts that make up something
Colocações
constitute a majority
|constitute a threat
|constitute a crime
|constitute evidence
Sinónimos
comprise (Slightly more common in everyday use; can be less formal.)
|
form (Simpler and more general; less formal tone.)
Antónimos
exclude (Means to leave something out of a whole.)
Temas
general
|law
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To be the parts that together make something.
To be the parts or elements that together form or make up something.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with 'institute'; both can mean to set up, but 'constitute' focuses on forming the body itself, not just starting activities.
Significado
Formally establish or set up
Colocações
constitute a committee
|constitute a government
|constitute an authority
Sinónimos
establish (More common and widely used; slightly less formal.)
|
found (Often used for starting organizations, especially historical or business contexts.)
Antónimos
dissolve (Means to officially end or close an organization or body.)
Temas
law
|government
|business
Definição
To officially start or create something.
To formally establish, create, or set something up, especially an institution or system.
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes overuse this sense in casual speech; in everyday language, simpler verbs like 'is' or 'means' are more common.
Significado
Be regarded as
Colocações
constitute a breach
|constitute misconduct
|constitute negligence
Sinónimos
amount to (Slightly less formal; often used in similar contexts.)
|
represent (Can mean to stand for or symbolize, but less about legal definitions.)
Antónimos
fail to qualify as (Means it does not meet the conditions to be considered as such.)
Temas
law
|general
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To be thought of as something.
To be considered or viewed as having a particular quality or status.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
constitute
IPA
GB/kˈɑnstətˌut/
US/kˈɑnstətˌut/
Sílabas e acento
con - sti - tute (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: constitute
- 3rd Person Singular: constitutes
- Present Participle: constituting
- Past: constituted
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
be constituted by
1/bˈi kˈɑnstətˌutɪd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
Be made up of parts
To be formed from certain parts or members.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Failing to pay on time may constitute a breach of contract.
- Damaging the property would constitute a breach of your lease agreement.