Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with constructive in American Collocation
constructive
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/kənˈstrʌktɪv/
extremely
highly
very
The planning staff found the meeting very constructive.
comments
advice
comment
criticism
feedback
suggestion
Although some comments may be interpreted as somewhat negative, they are meant as constructive criticism.
discussion
debate
dialogue
discussion
When tempers have calmed, constructive dialogue might be possible once more.
behaviour or attitude
approach
contribution
engagement
manner
relationship
response
role
way
We believe constructive engagement with our customers and shareholders is essential.
approach
comments
criticism
The readers were very constructive in their criticism.