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