constitute

verbs

form or compose

"This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise his entire army"

be, comprise, constitute, make up, represent

is derived from

constituent

create and charge with a task or function

"nominate a committee"

appoint, constitute, name, nominate

to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"

"The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"

constitute, form, make

is derived from

constitution

is derived from

constituent

set up or lay the groundwork for

"establish a new department"

constitute, establish, found, institute, plant

is derived from

constitution