constitute
/ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/
con · sti · tute
ˈkɒn · stɪ · tjuːt
English Definition
v. to make up or form something
Significado en Español
constituir, formar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cấu thành, tạo thành
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Example Sentence
Twelve months constitute a year.
十二个月构成一年。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(together) + stitut(establish) + e → establish together → constitute
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym of “constitute”?
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A
destroy
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B
form
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C
ignore
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D
delay
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B — form.
“constitute” means v. to make up or form something
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Twelve chosen citizens together ______ a jury in a criminal trial.
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A
dissolve
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B
destroy
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C
constitute
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D
divide
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C — constitute.
“constitute” means v. to make up or form something
Common questions about “constitute”
What does “constitute” mean?
constitute — v. to make up or form something. In Chinese: 构成, 组成.
How do you pronounce “constitute”?
constitute is pronounced /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tjuːt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · sti · tute.
How do you use “constitute” in a sentence?
Twelve months constitute a year. (十二个月构成一年。)
What are synonyms for “constitute”?
form, compose, comprise, establish — all close in meaning to constitute (v. to make up or form something).
Is “constitute” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. constitute appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “constitute”?
con(together) + stitut(establish) + e → establish together → constitute
