build is the dictionary form of built Definition of build
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[ verb ] make by combining materials and parts

Synonyms

construct make

Examples

: "this little pig made his house out of straw" "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"

2
[ verb ] form or accumulate steadily

Examples

"Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly" "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border"

3
[ verb ] build or establish something abstract

Synonyms

establish

Examples

"build a reputation"

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[ noun ] constitution of the human body
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[ verb ] improve the cleansing action of; build detergents"
6
[ verb ] be engaged in building

Examples

"These architects build in interesting and new styles"

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[ verb ] increase or strengthen gradually

Examples

"This investment is building interest" "We worked up courage"

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[ verb ] order, supervise, or finance the construction of

Examples

"The government is building new schools in this state"

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[ verb ] found or ground

Examples

"build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation"

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[ verb ] give form to, according to a plan

Examples

"build a modern nation" "build a million-dollar business"

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[ verb ] develop and grow

Examples

"Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera"

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[ noun ] alternative names for the body of a human being

Examples

"Leonardo studied the human body" "he has a strong physique" "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

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