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constitute

verb

set up or lay the groundwork for

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

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Definitions

verb

  1. set up or lay the groundwork for

    “establish a new department”

verb

  1. create and charge with a task or function

    “nominate a committee”

verb

  1. form or compose

    “This money is my only income”

verb

  1. to compose or represent

    “This wall forms the background of the stage setting”

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Example Sentences

establish a new department
nominate a committee
This money is my only income
The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
These constitute my entire belonging
The children made up the chorus
This sum represents my entire income for a year
This wall forms the background of the stage setting
The branches made a roof
This makes a fine introduction

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