Meaning of 'build'

noun

constitution of the human body

Synonyms: physique

noun

alternative names for the body of a human being

Synonyms: shape

verb

to develop and grow

Example: "Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera."

verb

to form or accumulate steadily

Example: "My anticipation built as the date grew closer."

Synonyms: progress

verb

to bolster or strengthen

Example: "We need to build our team."

Synonyms: work up build up ramp up

verb

to found or ground

Example: "I built a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation."

verb

to make by combining materials and parts

Example: "We're going to build us one of those Trojan horses!"

Synonyms: make

verb

to build or establish something abstract

Example: "I built a reputation on trust and competency."

Synonyms: establish

verb

to be engaged in building

Example: "These architects build in interesting and new styles."

verb

to give form to, according to a plan

Example: "We built a modern nation."

verb

to order, supervise, or finance the construction of

Example: "The government is building new schools in this state."