constituted Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb form or compose
   constitute; represent; be; comprise; make up.
   
   • 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
2. verb create and charge with a task or function
   appoint; nominate; constitute; name.
   
   • nominate a committee
3. verb to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
   constitute; make; form.
   
   • The branches made a roof
   • This makes a fine introduction
4. verb set up or lay the groundwork for
   constitute; found; plant; establish; institute.
   
   • establish a new department
5. adjective brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
   established.
   
   • the established social order
   • distrust the constituted authority
   • a team established as a member of a major league
   • enjoyed his prestige as an established writer
   • an established precedent
   • the established Church

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