constitute

1. Form or compose (synset 202626667)
   "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"; "These few men comprise his entire army"
   subtypes:

   • make - constitute the essence of
   • compose - form the substance of
   • constitute, form, make - to compose or represent
   • range, straddle - range or extend over; occupy a certain area
   • fall into, fall under - be included in or classified as
   • pose, present - introduce
   • supplement - serve as a supplement to
   same as: be, comprise, make up, represent
2. Create and charge with a task or function (synset 202401347)
   "nominate a committee"
   is a type of: constitute, establish, found, institute, plant - set up or lay the groundwork for
   subtypes:

   • pack - set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
   • co-opt - appoint summarily or commandeer
   same as: appoint, name, nominate
3. To compose or represent (synset 202627475)
   "This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"
   is a type of: be, comprise, constitute, make up, represent - form or compose
   subtypes:

   • chelate - form a chelate, in chemistry
   • add - constitute an addition
   same as: form, make
4. Set up or lay the groundwork for (synset 201650771)
   "establish a new department"
   is a type of: initiate, pioneer - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
   subtypes:

   • fix - set or place definitely
   • appoint, constitute, name, nominate - create and charge with a task or function
   same as: establish, found, institute, plant

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