constitute, form, make - to compose or represent:
Example:- This wall forms the background of the stage setting
constitute, establish, found, institute, plant - set up or lay the groundwork for
Example:- establish a new department
be, comprise, constitute, make up, represent - form or compose
Example:- This money is my only income
appoint, constitute, name, nominate - create and charge with a task or function
Example:- nominate a committee