constitute

Intermediate

/ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/

verb
To compose or represent

constitute in a sentence

  • “Oil and natural gas constituted almost 50 percent of Russian government revenue last year.”
  • “Women constitute 70 percent of the student population at the college.”
  • “Nine players constitute a baseball team.”

What does “constitute” mean?

constitute (verb) means to compose or represent. It is pronounced /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "constitute" mean?
constitute (verb) means: To compose or represent
How do you pronounce "constitute"?
"constitute" is pronounced /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "constitute" in a sentence?
Here is "constitute" used in a sentence: Oil and natural gas constituted almost 50 percent of Russian government revenue last year.

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