constitute
constitute
(verb)
1: 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" [syn: represent, make up, comprise, be]
2: create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" [syn: appoint, name, nominate]
3: to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction" [syn: form, make]
4: set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department" [syn: establish, found, plant, institute]