constitute
Verbs
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(v) 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
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(v) create and charge with a task or function
- nominate a committee
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(v) to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
- The branches made a roof
- This makes a fine introduction
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(v) set up or lay the groundwork for
- establish a new department