constitute
verb B2
Plain meaning
form or be considered as something
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss form or be considered as something in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to constitute a risk before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to constitute a risk in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
constitute a riskconstitute evidenceconstitute a majority
Watch out
Do not pair it with a random object. Learn the full pattern, e.g., “constitute a risk”. Also avoid confusing it with “form”.