Synonyms for

Constituted

Verb / ˈkɑ:nstʌˌtu:tʌd / Another word for constituted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be a part of a whole or to establish something

Synonyms & similar words

makeup institute establish found plant unestablished name comprise constitute form appoint established nominate make be represent established formed created organized appointed installed arranged composed made built founded grounded inaugurated initiated started constructed erected fabricated

Synonyms by register

Formal

formed established created composed

Informal

made up put together formed

Literary

fashioned wrought ordained

Antonyms

disbanded dissolved dismantled annulled invalidated abolished

Common collocations

  • constituted a committee
  • constituted a quorum
  • constituted a crime
  • constituted a threat
  • constituted the majority
  • constituted an offense
  • constituted the basis

Word family

noun constitution
verb constitute
adjective constitutional

Usage note

Often used in formal contexts to describe the formation or composition of something. Can also mean to be equivalent to or amount to.

Example sentences

  1. The committee constituted a plan to improve the school's facilities.
  2. The team was constituted of players from different countries.
  3. The law constituted a breach of privacy.
  4. The new committee constituted a challenge for the existing members.
  5. The agreement constituted a fair deal for both parties.

Quotes

  • The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government. - Patrick Henry
  • The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. - Benjamin Franklin
  • The Constitution is a document that explains how our government works. We should all take the time to read and understand it. - Sandra Day O'Connor

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