constitutes

1. form or composeExamples: "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"Synonyms: be, comprise, constitute, make up, represent

2. create and charge with a task or functionExamples: "nominate a committee"Synonyms: appoint, constitute, name, nominate

3. to compose or represent:Examples: "This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"Synonyms: constitute, form, make

4. set up or lay the groundwork forExamples: "establish a new department"Synonyms: constitute, establish, found, institute, plant