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constitute

UK
/ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/
US
/ˈkɑːn.stɪ.tuːt/

Translations

constituteverb
constituted
Past Simple
constituted
Past Participle
constituting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/
US
/ˈkɑːn.stɪ.tuːt/
établirSurtout dans un contexte formel, juridique ou institutionnel.
The committee was constituted to address the environmental issues.
Le comité a été établi pour traiter les questions environnementales.
The twelve months constitute a year.
Les douze mois constituent une année.
Additional translations
nommerDans le sens de désigner officiellement à une fonction.
représenterSens d'équivalence ou de valeur juridique/factuelle.
Synonyms
compose
form
establish
create
make up
account for
represent
Antonyms
abolish
annul
dissolve
dismantle
disband
destroy
invalidate
revoke

Definitions

constituteverb
To make up or form something.
The twelve months constitute a year.
To establish or create something, especially by law or formal action.
The committee was constituted to address the environmental issues.
To be equivalent to or amount to something.
His actions constitute a breach of contract.
To appoint (someone) to an office or position.
Under the new charter, the council constituted him mayor.
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