- present tense form of constitute (3rd person singular).
constitutes
Example Sentences
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Akzo said it is restricted from any engagement with Nippon Paint given that the approach constitutes an alternative proposal to its merger with Axalta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 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
This has implications for what constitutes an appropriate level for interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 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
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
