Collocations for "constitute"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "constitute" in context.
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constitute
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- (does not) constitute [approval, acceptance, an endorsement]
- enough [votes, members] to constitute a majority
- constitutes a [threat, violation, failure]
- their actions constitute a [threat] (to)
- their [behavior, decision] constitutes a [threat] (to)
- constitutes a [clear, direct, severe] [threat]
- constitutes a [balanced, healthy] diet
- constitutes a [balanced] [diet, meal]
- constitute a [small, large, significant] proportion (of)
- constitutes a [small] percentage (of)
- constitutes the largest [part, percentage, of]
- constitute the [entire, largest, most expensive]
- was constituted [treasurer, education minister, president]
'constitute' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):