Definition of CONSTITUTE

constitute

Plural: constitutes

Verb

  • form or compose
    • "These constitute my entire belonging"
  • create and charge with a task or function
  • to compose or represent:
  • set up or lay the groundwork for
  • To set up; to establish; to enact.
  • To make up; to compose; to form.
  • To appoint, depute, or elect to an office; to make and empower.

Noun

  • An established law.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English constituten, from Latin cōnstitūtum, neuter of cōnstitūtus, past participle of Latin cōnstituō (“to put in place; set up; establish”), from con- (“with”) + statuō (“to put up; establish”).

Scrabble Score: 12

constitute: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
constitute: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
constitute: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

constitute: valid Words With Friends Word