Build

Quick meaning: Build is a verb meaning (transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

Meaning

(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
2. (transitive) To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.
3. (transitive) To establish a basis for (something).
4. (intransitive) To form by combining materials or parts.
5. (intransitive) To develop in magnitude or extent.
6. (transitive, computing) To construct (software) by compiling its source code.
7. (intransitive, computing, of source code) To be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention.

Example Sentences

Rugby players are of sturdy build.

This code won’t build any more. Have you made any changes?

It was a bridge ybuilt in goodly wize, / With curious Corbes and pendants grauen faire, [...]

According to the prevailing adolescent criteria Roger was not good looking. He had no build and did not give off very assertive, let alone aggressive vibrations.

Word Forms

• builds
• building
• built
• builded
• buildest
• buildedst
• buildeth

Synonyms for build

Depending on context, synonyms include construct, erect, create, build up, enlarge, increase.

Antonyms for build

Common opposites include demolish, destroy, ruin, wreck, decrease, dissipate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include frame, construct, make, form, build up, shape.

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