ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ plɑːnt use as a basis for; found on base a claim on some observation come upon unexpectedly or after searching found art the lost-and-found department set up or lay the groundwork for establish a new department set up or found She set up a literacy program food and lodging provided in addition to money they worked for $30 and found