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Build

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Definitions for Build

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

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