The meaning of CONSTITUTE is make up, form, compose. How to use constitute in a sentence.

Any overview, no matter how comprehensive, constitutes the author's implicitly subjective perspective, if nothing else by virtue of the very issues emphasized.

CONSTITUTE definition: to compose; form. See examples of constitute used in a sentence.

Definition of constitute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If something constitutes a particular thing, it can be regarded as being that thing. Testing patients without their consent would constitute a professional and legal offence.

con•sti•tute /ˈkɑnstɪˌtut/ v. [~ + object], -tut•ed, -tut•ing. [not: be + ~-ing] to form (something) from parts: Carbohydrates and fats do not constitute a balanced diet. [not: be + ~-ing] to be the …

Dec 26, 2025 · constitute (third-person singular simple present constitutes, present participle constituting, simple past and past participle constituted) (transitive) To set up; to establish; to …