constitute (
http://definr.com/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: charge with a task or function; "appoint someone president";
"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]