constitutes

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: con-stɪ-tutes (3)

English Definition

Be part of a whole; amount to.

Example Sentence

This behavior constitutes a serious breach of contract.

US IPA /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/

UK IPA /ˈɒnstɪtjuːts/

comprises composes makes up represents formulates

destroys ruins disintegrates