verb. ['ˈkɑːnstəˌtuːt'] form or compose.
verb. ['ˈkɑːnstəˌtuːt'] create and charge with a task or function.
verb. ['ˈkɑːnstəˌtuːt'] set up or lay the groundwork for.
verb. ['ˈkɑːnstəˌtuːt'] to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting".