constitute
verb (used with object)
to compose; form.
constitutes
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present tense formof constitute (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"It does not specify what constitutes hate speech, how it will be defined, on what criteria, or how those who produce such speech will be identified," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Another challenge can be determining what constitutes a "reasonable adjustment," a sticking point which can be what ends up being decided in a tribunal.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
But California regulators and consumer watchdogs disagree with AT&T on what constitutes a reliable replacement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
After recounting the various permutations of a central bank throughout American history, he concluded that the Fed’s independence constitutes a “special arrangement sanctioned by history.”
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
"Yes, I said it and I mean it! This here brother constitutes one of the greatest dangers ever confronted by our movement."
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
