constitute synonyms

constitute

v.

  1. To found

    establish, develop, create, set up; see organize 2.

  2. To empower

    commission, authorize, appoint; see commission, delegate 1, 2.

  3. To enact

    order, draft, decree, legislate; see enact.

  4. To make up

    form, frame, compound, aggregate; see compose 1.

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