Ingles

constitute

gb/kˈɑnstətˌut/ us/kˈɑnstətˌut/
B2 Ingles
~ 2300
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa formal B2 relation
1

Be the parts that make up something

To be the parts that together make something.

Padron ng paggamit: [parts] constitute [whole]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
comprise (Slightly more common in everyday use; can be less formal.) | form (Simpler and more general; less formal tone.)
Mga kasalungat
exclude (Means to leave something out of a whole.)
Mga kolokasyon
constitute a majority |constitute a threat |constitute a crime |constitute evidence
Mga tema
general |law |science |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Four weeks constitute a month.
  • These rooms constitute my apartment.
  • Ten players constitute the team.
  • These books constitute my whole library.
Pandiwa formal C1 action
2

Formally establish or set up

To officially start or create something.

Padron ng paggamit: to constitute [organization/system]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with 'institute'; both can mean to set up, but 'constitute' focuses on forming the body itself, not just starting activities.
Mga kasingkahulugan
establish (More common and widely used; slightly less formal.) | found (Often used for starting organizations, especially historical or business contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
dissolve (Means to officially end or close an organization or body.)
Mga kolokasyon
constitute a committee |constitute a government |constitute an authority
Mga tema
law |government |business
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The school was constituted in 1980.
  • They will constitute a new group for the project.
  • The city constituted a new council.
Pandiwa formal B2 relation
3

Be regarded as

To be thought of as something.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] constitutes [description/status]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes overuse this sense in casual speech; in everyday language, simpler verbs like 'is' or 'means' are more common.
Mga kasingkahulugan
amount to (Slightly less formal; often used in similar contexts.) | represent (Can mean to stand for or symbolize, but less about legal definitions.)
Mga kasalungat
fail to qualify as (Means it does not meet the conditions to be considered as such.)
Mga kolokasyon
constitute a breach |constitute misconduct |constitute negligence
Mga tema
law |general |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • Such behavior may constitute a breach of contract.
  • These actions constitute a serious risk to safety.
  • That remark does not constitute an apology.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Missing school can constitute a problem.
  • This act can constitute a crime.
  • Such words may constitute an insult.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
constitute
IPA
GB/kˈɑnstətˌut/
US/kˈɑnstətˌut/
Mga pantig at diin
con - sti - tute (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
  • Base: constitute
  • 3rd Person Singular: constitutes
  • Present Participle: constituting
  • Past: constituted
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon

be constituted by

1
/bˈi kˈɑnstətˌutɪd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase formal

Be made up of parts

To be formed from certain parts or members.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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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