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build - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
build
Definition
(noun) constitution of the human body
Synonyms
:
body-build
,
habitus
,
physique
Definition
(noun) alternative names for the body of a human being
Synonyms
:
anatomy
,
bod
,
chassis
,
figure
,
flesh
,
form
,
frame
,
human body
,
material body
,
physical body
,
physique
,
shape
,
soma
Example Sentence
Leonardo studied the human body
he has a strong physique
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
Definition
(verb) make by combining materials and parts
Synonyms
:
construct
,
make
Example Sentence
this little pig made his house out of straw
Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
Definition
(verb) form or accumulate steadily
Synonyms
:
build up
,
progress
,
work up
Example Sentence
Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly
Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border
Definition
(verb) build or establish something abstract
Synonyms
:
establish
Example Sentence
build a reputation
Definition
(verb) improve the cleansing action of
Example Sentence
build detergents
Definition
(verb) order, supervise, or finance the construction of
Example Sentence
The government is building new schools in this state
Definition
(verb) give form to, according to a plan
Example Sentence
build a modern nation
build a million-dollar business
Definition
(verb) be engaged in building
Example Sentence
These architects build in interesting and new styles
Definition
(verb) found or ground
Example Sentence
build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation
Definition
(verb) bolster or strengthen
Synonyms
:
build up
,
ramp up
,
work up
Example Sentence
We worked up courage
build up confidence
ramp up security in the airports
Definition
(verb) develop and grow
Example Sentence
Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera
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