Entry Word: constitute

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to be all the substance of <nine players constitute a baseball team>

Synonyms compose, comprise, form, make up

Related Words embody, incorporate, integrate; complement, complete, supplement; fill out, flesh (out)

2 to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of <a fund was constituted to help needy students attend the prep school> — see found
3 to pick (someone) by oneʼs authority for a specific position or duty <the legally constituted authorities with jurisdiction in this matter> — see appoint 2