build
build definition
build (bild)
transitive verb built or Archaicbuilded build′ed, building build′·ing
- to make by putting together materials, parts, etc.; construct; erect
- to order, plan, or direct the construction of
- to make a basis for; establish to build a theory on facts
- to cause to be or grow; create or develop: often with up to build good will, to build up a business
Etymology: ME bilden < OE byldan, to build < base of bold, a house, akin to ON bua: see bondage
intransitive verb
- to put up a building
- to have a house, etc. built
- to be in the business of building houses, etc.
- to increase in amount, force, etc.; grow or intensify: often with up
- to depend or be based (on) this theory builds on others
noun
the way a thing is built or shaped; form or figure a stocky build
build Idioms
build up
- to make more desirable or attractive to build up a product by advertising
- to erect many buildings in (an area)
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