This is the 973rd most frequent Ukrainian word.
становлять
"Становлять" means "constitute" or "amount to."
In this sentence, 'становлять' is used to indicate a measurable quantity or total, showing composition or calculation.
Рівень знань студентів становлять 80 балів.
The students' knowledge level amounts to 80 points.
Here, 'становлять' is employed to express forming or constituting part of a larger entity or system.
Дерева і кущі становлять важливу частину екосистеми.
Trees and shrubs constitute an important part of the ecosystem.
In this case, 'становлять' illustrates the idea of being a contributory or essential element of a larger impact or effect.