[verb] form or compose; "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise his entire army" Synonyms:represent, make up, comprise, be
[verb] create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" Synonyms:appoint, name, nominate
[verb] to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction" Synonyms:form, make
[verb] set up or lay the groundwork for; "establish a new department" Synonyms:establish, found, plant, institute