constitute

v 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: as of a committee for a temporary task [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}]