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constitute

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constitute


Main Entry:
con·sti·tute Listen to the pronunciation of constitute
Pronunciation:
\ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌtüt, -ˌtyüt\
Function:
transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
con·sti·tut·ed; con·sti·tut·ing
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin constitutus, past participle of constituere to set up, constitute, from com- + statuere to set — more at statute
Date:
15th century
1: to appoint to an office, function, or dignity2: set up, establish: as a: enact b: found c (1): to give due or lawful form to (2): to legally process 3: make up, form, compose <12 months constitute a year> <high school dropouts who constitute a major problem in large city slums — J. B. Conant>
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