word
Constitute
KAH-nstuh-toot
/ˈkɑːnstʌˌtuːt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
constitute
Dictionary meaning
To set up or lay the groundwork for.
Examples
- This constitutes a reversal of our previous policy.
Synonyms: plant
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