build
noun
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constitution of the human bodyphysique
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alternative names for the body of a human beingshape
verb
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to develop and grow“Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera.”
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to form or accumulate steadily“My anticipation built as the date grew closer.”progress
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to bolster or strengthen“We need to build our team.”work upbuild upramp up
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to found or ground“I built a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation.”
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to make by combining materials and parts“We're going to build us one of those Trojan horses!”make
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to build or establish something abstract“I built a reputation on trust and competency.”establish
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to be engaged in building“These architects build in interesting and new styles.”
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to give form to, according to a plan“We built a modern nation.”
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to order, supervise, or finance the construction of“The government is building new schools in this state.”