constitute
gb/kˈɑnstətˌut/ us/kˈɑnstətˌut/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 2300
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
formal
B2
relation
1
Be the parts that make up something
To be the parts that together make something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[parts] constitute [whole]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
comprise (Slightly more common in everyday use; can be less formal.)
|
form (Simpler and more general; less formal tone.)
Vinyume
exclude (Means to leave something out of a whole.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
constitute a majority
|constitute a threat
|constitute a crime
|constitute evidence
Mada
general
|law
|science
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Four weeks constitute a month.
- These rooms constitute my apartment.
- Ten players constitute the team.
- These books constitute my whole library.
Kitenzi
formal
C1
action
2
Formally establish or set up
To officially start or create something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to constitute [organization/system]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with 'institute'; both can mean to set up, but 'constitute' focuses on forming the body itself, not just starting activities.
Visawe
establish (More common and widely used; slightly less formal.)
|
found (Often used for starting organizations, especially historical or business contexts.)
Vinyume
dissolve (Means to officially end or close an organization or body.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
constitute a committee
|constitute a government
|constitute an authority
Mada
law
|government
|business
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The school was constituted in 1980.
- They will constitute a new group for the project.
- The city constituted a new council.
Kitenzi
formal
B2
relation
3
Be regarded as
To be thought of as something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] constitutes [description/status]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes overuse this sense in casual speech; in everyday language, simpler verbs like 'is' or 'means' are more common.
Visawe
amount to (Slightly less formal; often used in similar contexts.)
|
represent (Can mean to stand for or symbolize, but less about legal definitions.)
Vinyume
fail to qualify as (Means it does not meet the conditions to be considered as such.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
constitute a breach
|constitute misconduct
|constitute negligence
Mada
law
|general
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Such behavior may constitute a breach of contract.
- These actions constitute a serious risk to safety.
- That remark does not constitute an apology.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Missing school can constitute a problem.
- This act can constitute a crime.
- Such words may constitute an insult.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
constitute
IPA
GB/kˈɑnstətˌut/
US/kˈɑnstətˌut/
Silabi na mkazo
con - sti - tute (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: constitute
- 3rd Person Singular: constitutes
- Present Participle: constituting
- Past: constituted
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
be constituted by
1/bˈi kˈɑnstətˌutɪd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
Be made up of parts
To be formed from certain parts or members.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- Failing to pay on time may constitute a breach of contract.
- Damaging the property would constitute a breach of your lease agreement.