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build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

build
verb
ˈbild
built ˈbilt ; build​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole construct //birds building a nest //build new hospitals and schools //the boat her father built
  • to cause to be constructed //a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
  • to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base //building a legal case against them //built the organization from the ground up
  • increase, enlarge //helps build muscle //build support for their candidate //building friendships
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to engage in building
  • to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) //build to a climax
    to develop in extent //a crowd building
  • build ​a ​fire ​under
    to stimulate to vigorous action
  • build ​into
    to make an integral part of //build quality into the product
  • build ​on
    to use as a foundation //building on past experience
noun
plural builds

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • form or mode of structure make //the boxy build of the car
    especially bodily conformation of a person or animal //a man of stocky build
  • a version or iteration of a product or component //We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. — Bill Machrone et al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: 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
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

briny