build

1 of 2

verb

ˈbild

built ˈbilt How to pronounce build (audio)

; building

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 her

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

2 of 2

noun

plural builds

: 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.

Example Sentences

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 See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The result has been an influx of expats, many of them buying up land to build houses and settling here for decades.

Tom Downey, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The passage of bonds has allowed the district to build and maintain excellent facilities across the district.

Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 More than 2,600 firefighters worked overnight Monday to build and strengthen control lines surrounding the largest portion of the blaze, according to Cal Fire.

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Western leaders could help Ukraine build on successes and liberate more land with battle tanks and armored vehicles, Loss said.

Stephen Collinson, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 Pittman continues to see advertising growth ahead, particularly in the broadcast radio space, as more companies build unified ad platforms and follow the consumer into that area.

Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 As one of the world’s foremost experts in atomic energy, Russia has helped build and operate atomic reactors in Iran.

Iulia Lupse, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Los Angeles County will partner with the city of L.A. to build shelters and permanent housing and provide wraparound services for the poor living on skid row.

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home.

Becca Martin-brown, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022

Noun

Between its quality build, unique features, connectivity capabilities and fair price, the IC4 is a worthwhile bike that includes a little bit of everything.

Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022 Last year, this column featured the chapter at its first build to bring beds to those who have none.

cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 The stocky white cuboid resembles Star Wars' R2D2 robot in its build, but has the wide-eyed expression of Pixar's WALL-E.

Rebecca Cairns, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 That’s the solution Scott Brady, the founder and publisher of Overland Journal, is using in his new camper build.

Wes Siler, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2022 Despite its heavy-duty build, the rake is relatively lightweight at only 3.5 pounds.

Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 5 Aug. 2022 In terms of its build, the mattress is a hybrid construction of seven distinct layers.

John Thompson, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2022 Zacha was born in Brno, Czechia, the second-largest city in the country, and brings size and offensive depth to the Bruins’ roster with his 6-foot-3 build.

Tyler Foy, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 The 46-year-old talks to Carrallo about the decision while planning out their new home build.

Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE.com, 23 June 2022 See More

Kids Definition

build 1 of 2

verb

ˈbild

built

ˈbilt

; building

: to make by putting together parts or materials

: to produce or create gradually by effort

It takes time to build a winning team.

: to grow or increase to a high point or level

Excitement was building.

build

2 of 2

noun

: the shape and size of a person's or animal's body The boy has a slender build.

单词	rebuilds
释义	build 1 of 2 verb ˈbild built ˈbilt ; building transitive verb 1 : 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 2 : to cause to be constructed a contractor who has built hundreds of homes 3 : to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base building a legal case against her built the organization from the ground up 4 : increase, enlarge helps build muscle build support for their candidate building friendships intransitive verb 1 : to engage in building 2 a : to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) build to a climax b : to develop in extent a crowd building build 2 of 2 noun plural builds 1 : 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 2 : 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. Phrases 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 Synonyms Verb assemble confect construct erect fabricate make make up piece put up raise rear set up Noun constitution figure form frame habit physique shape See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb The result has been an influx of expats, many of them buying up land to build houses and settling here for decades. Tom Downey, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The passage of bonds has allowed the district to build and maintain excellent facilities across the district. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 More than 2,600 firefighters worked overnight Monday to build and strengthen control lines surrounding the largest portion of the blaze, according to Cal Fire. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Western leaders could help Ukraine build on successes and liberate more land with battle tanks and armored vehicles, Loss said. Stephen Collinson, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 Pittman continues to see advertising growth ahead, particularly in the broadcast radio space, as more companies build unified ad platforms and follow the consumer into that area. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 As one of the world’s foremost experts in atomic energy, Russia has helped build and operate atomic reactors in Iran. Iulia Lupse, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Los Angeles County will partner with the city of L.A. to build shelters and permanent housing and provide wraparound services for the poor living on skid row. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. Becca Martin-brown, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 Noun Between its quality build, unique features, connectivity capabilities and fair price, the IC4 is a worthwhile bike that includes a little bit of everything. Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022 Last year, this column featured the chapter at its first build to bring beds to those who have none. cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 The stocky white cuboid resembles Star Wars' R2D2 robot in its build, but has the wide-eyed expression of Pixar's WALL-E. Rebecca Cairns, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 That’s the solution Scott Brady, the founder and publisher of Overland Journal, is using in his new camper build. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2022 Despite its heavy-duty build, the rake is relatively lightweight at only 3.5 pounds. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 5 Aug. 2022 In terms of its build, the mattress is a hybrid construction of seven distinct layers. John Thompson, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2022 Zacha was born in Brno, Czechia, the second-largest city in the country, and brings size and offensive depth to the Bruins’ roster with his 6-foot-3 build. Tyler Foy, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 The 46-year-old talks to Carrallo about the decision while planning out their new home build. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE.com, 23 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English bilden, from Old English byldan; akin to Old English būan to dwell — more at bower First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing build build a bridge build-out build in build up build onto jerry-build build around build a fire under build on build into See More build a bridge build-out build in build up build onto jerry-build build around build a fire under build on build into See More Kids Definition build 1 of 2 verb ˈbild built ˈbilt ; building 1 : to make by putting together parts or materials 2 : to produce or create gradually by effort It takes time to build a winning team. 3 : to grow or increase to a high point or level Excitement was building. build 2 of 2 noun : the shape and size of a person's or animal's body The boy has a slender build. Choose the Right Synonym for build Verb build, construct, and erect mean to make a structure. build is used for putting together several parts or materials to form something. Workers are building the house. construct is used for the designing of something and the process of fitting its parts together. Engineers constructed a system of dams across the river. erect is used for the idea of building something that stands up. The tower was erected many years ago. rebuilds verb present tense third-person singular of rebuild as in reconstructs to put into good shape again after having been destroyed or damaged It took a long time to rebuild the ruined house after the hurricane. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance reconstructs rehabilitates restores overhauls refurbishes repairs regenerates heals rehabs aids revives cures fixes up furbishes maintains prepares refreshes revitalizes services readies rejuvenates modifies improves helps renovates conditions renews adjusts freshens fixes rectifies reconditions corrects redresses enriches reforms enhances refreshens patches rights revamps ameliorates meliorates mends betters doctors cares (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms breaks hurts ruins damages injures wrecks flaws harms impairs disfigures spoils defaces mars vandalizes disables cripples blemishes mutilates maims mangles See More
随便看	unauthorisedly unauthorisedness unauthoritative unauthoritatively unauthorized unauthorizedly unauthorizedness unautomated unavailabilities unavailability unavailable unavailable energy unavailing unavailingly unavailingness unavailingnesses unavenged unaverage unaverted unavoidabilities unavoidability unavoidable unavoidablenesses unavoidably unavowed

build

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