Showing Results for "constitutes"

constitutes

VERB

comprise, form

Synonyms

STRONGEST

create establish

STRONG

aggregate complement complete compose compound construct develop embody enact fix found frame incorporate integrate make

WEAK

cook up dream up fill out flesh out fudge together make up set up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy ruin

STRONG

break disarrange disperse divide end exclude fail forget halt ignore neglect prevent raze refuse separate stop veto

WEAK

deny

VERB

authorize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

empower establish

STRONG

appoint commission decree delegate depute deputize designate draft enact legislate make name nominate ordain order

Antonyms

STRONG

disallow fail ignore prevent refuse retract stop veto

WEAK

deny

Example Sentences

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The definition for what constitutes a liminal space has been debated, but most are sparsely populated and vaguely retro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Neven said he is particularly interested in understanding the brain, including, “the forbidden fruit” of trying to make sense of what constitutes conscious experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

What constitutes success for British tennis, both now and in the future, has been debated for much of the past two decades.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The broader policy environment constitutes what one analysis described as a “permanent regulatory risk premium” on any semiconductor company with meaningful China exposure.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

That, to my mind, is only three ingredients and constitutes a refreshing change of pace.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris