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build
verb(build)
make by combining materials and parts
Synonyms: construct, make,
build
verb(build)
build or establish something abstract
Synonyms: establish,
Examples:
Build a reputation.
build
noun(build)
constitution of the human body
Synonyms: body-build, habitus, physique,
build
verb(build)
bolster or strengthen
Synonyms: build up, ramp up, work up,
Examples:
Build up confidence.
build
verb(build)
form or accumulate steadily
Synonyms: build up, progress, work up,
Examples:
Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border.
build
noun(build)
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,
build
verb(build)
be engaged in building
Examples:
These architects build in interesting and new styles.
build
verb(build)
develop and grow
Examples:
Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera.
build
verb(build)
found or ground
Examples:
Build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation.
build
verb(build)
give form to, according to a plan
Examples:
Build a modern nation.
Build a million-dollar business.
build
verb(build)
improve the cleansing action of
Examples:
Build detergents.
build
verb(build)
order, supervise, or finance the construction of
Examples:
The government is building new schools in this state.

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