Constitute
Constitute verb - To be all the substance of.
Reason and constitute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reason" instead a verb "Constitute".
Reason
Reason verb - To form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information.
Constitute and reason are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Constitute" instead a verb "Reason".
Both words in one sentence
- Though Richard acknowledges the man's actions could constitute rape by fraud, most of the characters are just dumbfounded by the fact that the woman slept with him for no reason beyond "He said he was Phil." Whether or not the man was charged is left unrevealed by the end of the episode.
Source: Series / Crownies -
This would be enough to constitute a Downer Ending and a reason to wash your hands of the show, if not for the suitably vague ending, which implies the victory might not be all it seems, and how deliciously this Magnificent Bastard pulls most of this off.
Source: Series / American Gothic -
Stalin's supporters argued that Stalin had been very rude, but nobody thought that it constitute a sound reason for removing such a competent manager but recognized the merit of his diligence and managerial competence all the same.
Source: Useful Notes / Vladimir Lenin
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