1. to form or make up; to be the parts or elements of something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘constitute’
2. to establish or set up officially
Usage: formal; third person singular present tense of ‘constitute’
3. to be considered as; to amount to
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘constitute’

Examples

• Water constitutes about 60% of the human body.
• The committee constitutes the main governing body of the organization.
• This behavior constitutes a violation of school rules.
• Twelve members constitute a full jury.
• The new law constitutes a major change in policy.
• These three chapters constitute the first section of the book.
• Such actions constitute grounds for dismissal.