Synonyms of constitutes

constitutes

verb

present tense third-person singular of constitute

1

as in comprises

to be all the substance of

nine players constitute a baseball team

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comprises
• composes
• forms
• embodies
• incorporates
• makes up
• integrates
• epitomizes
• complements
• personifies
• completes
• incarnates
• supplements
• substantiates
• materializes
• fills (out)
• fleshes (out)

2

as in establishes

to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of

a fund was constituted to help needy students attend the prep school

Synonyms & Similar Words

• establishes
• founds
• creates
• initiates
• introduces
• launches
• inaugurates
• begins
• institutes
• pioneers
• plants
• originates
• starts
• organizes
• constructs
• innovates
• produces
• invents
• develops
• sets up
• authors
• conceives
• manufactures
• fathers
• concocts
• endows
• devises
• expands
• cooks (up)
• enlarges
• thinks (up)
• contrives
• subsidizes
• fabricates
• makes up
• arranges
• funds
• finances
• reinstitutes
• systematizes
• systemizes
• reinitiates
• refounds
• puts up
• relaunches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• closes (down)
• abolishes
• shuts (up)
• nullifies
• annihilates
• ends
• terminates
• annuls
• stops
• halts
• phases out
• finishes
• rounds (off or out)
• winds up
• wraps up

3

as in appoints

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

the legally constituted authorities with jurisdiction in this matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appoints
• nominates
• assigns
• designates
• attaches
• names
• authorizes
• commissions
• creates
• elects
• details
• inducts
• places
• chooses
• selects
• delegates
• inaugurates
• ordains
• consecrates
• institutes
• makes
• anoints
• installs
• invests
• instates
• crowns
• deputizes
• votes (in)
• enthrones
• deputes
• destines
• singles (out)
• drafts
• handpicks
• thrones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismisses
• expels
• discharges
• removes
• fires
• displaces
• ejects
• throws out
• overthrows
• dethrones
• evicts
• ousts
• unmakes
• unseats
• deposes
• uncrowns
• blackballs

4

as in enacts

to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action

charged with enforcing such regulations as are constituted by the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enacts
• passes
• approves
• makes
• legislates
• dictates
• ordains
• lays down
• authorizes
• reenacts
• permits
• ratifies
• proclaims
• executes
• brings about
• administers
• confirms
• allows
• effects
• sanctions
• decrees
• repasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revokes
• repeals
• invalidates
• abolishes
• kills
• cancels
• reverses
• rescinds
• abrogates
• nullifies
• voids
• annuls
• overturns

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of constitutes

Over these six weeks, the standard of on-field refereeing was predictably unpredictable, given the wide range of views that exist in different countries on what constitutes a foul, caution or red card. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026

That means astronomers will have to start coming up with better definitions for what constitutes an exomoon versus an exoplanet in the first place. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 July 2026

Current regulations often lack specific guidelines on what constitutes a thorough review, potentially leading to inadequate oversight. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Acceptance into technical review constitutes a key milestone in Ohio’s permitting process, confirming that the Ohio EPA has determined the application contains the information required to begin a detailed evaluation. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Questions over whether autonomous vehicles and weapons are handy supplemental tools or disruptive innovations are in keeping with a long-running debate over what constitutes a revolution in military affairs. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

There are many ways to shake a stick at what constitutes an optimal country for additional residency as an American. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026

But California regulators and consumer watchdogs disagree with AT&T on what constitutes a reliable replacement. — Jenny Jarvie follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

As such, determining whether a condition constitutes a disease often requires a further judgement about what kinds of human states and experiences medicine ought to classify as pathological. — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026