What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
constitute
Example
The ingredients constitute the recipe. [constitute: verb]
Example
The team's hard work constituted their success. [constituted: past tense verb]
comprise
Example
The committee is comprised of five members. [comprised: past participle]
Example
The book comprises ten chapters. [comprises: present tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Comprise is more commonly used than constitute in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between constitute and comprise?
Constitute is more formal than comprise, making it more appropriate for academic or professional writing.
