- present tense form of constitute (3rd person singular).
constitutes
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
Public prosecutors argue that Palestine Action Germany constitutes a "criminal organisation" as the purpose of the activities was directed at committing "serious criminal offences".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“The correct choice of operating conditions often constitutes the first line of defense against thermal runaway events,” the study, published in the journal Thermochimica Acta, said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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
Stateroom 3 is glorious as well as a misnomer—it constitutes half the car, and contains at least one additional room, which is cordoned off with a thick velvet curtain.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
