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abdication

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

onyms: Verb

assemble confect construct erect fabricate make make up piece put up raise rear set up

Synonyms: Noun

constitution figure form frame habit physique shape

Antonyms: Verb

demount disassemble dismantle dismember knock down strike take down tear down

Examples

Verb

//The bridge was built in the 1890s.
//The planes were built in Germany.
//The organization helps build houses for poor families.
//A family of birds has built a nest on our roof.
//She started building a fire in the fireplace.
//He built a model airplane from a kit.
//You will need permission to build on your property.
//They are building a legal case against the tobacco industry.
//scientists building theories about how the universe began
//At college, you'll build friendships that will last a lifetime.

Noun

//He is strong and muscular in build.
//a man of average build

First Known Use

Verb

before 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English bilden, from Old English byldan; akin to Old English būan to dwell — more at bower

build

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

to form by putting together parts or materials //he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
Synonyms

assemble<
onyms: Verb
assemble confect construct erect fabricate make make up piece put up raise rear set up
Synonyms: Noun
constitution figure form frame habit physique shape
Antonyms: Verb
demount disassemble dismantle dismember knock down strike take down tear down
Examples
Verb
- //The bridge was built in the 1890s.
- //The planes were built in Germany.
- //The organization helps build houses for poor families.
- //A family of birds has built a nest on our roof.
- //She started building a fire in the fireplace.
- //He built a model airplane from a kit.
- //You will need permission to build on your property.
- //They are building a legal case against the tobacco industry.
- //scientists building theories about how the universe began
- //At college, you'll build friendships that will last a lifetime.
Noun
- //He is strong and muscular in build.
- //a man of average build
First Known Use
Verb
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Verb and Noun
Middle English bilden, from Old English byldan; akin to Old English būan to dwell — more at bower

build

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

to form by putting together parts or materials //he spent hours building a model airplane from a kit
Synonyms

assemble<