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

Others said the approach OpenAI and other AI companies have taken to solving mathematical problems constitutes an assault on mathematics as a human academic discipline. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

While the advantages of retinoids like retinol—firmer, clearer, and brighter skin—are essentially fact at this point, what constitutes the best retinoid is a bit more debatable. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

The series will explore what constitutes happiness in different cultures and show the travelers — and viewers — different approaches to contentment. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

The novel’s conceit stems in part from my attempt to grapple with my family’s and my own trauma and what constitutes truth. — Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

Whether or not that behavior constitutes a default is left to the discretion of the chair umpire and the tournament supervisor. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Yet, much of today’s AI conversation is still focused on the technology immediately in front of us, model performance, adoption curves, capital expenditures, valuations and whether the current investment cycle constitutes a bubble. — Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Prior torture cases Whether something constitutes torture depends on a variety of factors in individual cases, including the severity and intention of the treatment. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

At the same time, a national debate over the case’s handling and what constitutes consent is playing out. — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026