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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024build /bɪld/USA pronunciation v., built/bɪlt/USA pronunciation build•ing, n. v. - to make (a house, etc.) by putting together parts: [~ + object]How many years did it take to build the Empire State Building?[no object]The town wants to build in that area.
- to start, increase, or strengthen;
grow intense: [~ (+ up) + object]He came to this country and built (up) the family business.[~ + object (+ up)]to build it (up).[no object* (~ + up)]The tension in that story builds (up) toward a climax.See build up below. - to form, shape, or create:[~ + object (+ into)]The military school builds boys into men.
- build in or into, [~ + in/into + object] to make something a part of something else: An allowance for travel was built into the budget.
- build on or upon, [~ + on/upon + object]
- to have as a basis:a relationship built on trust.
- to form or construct a plan, system of thought, etc.: to build on the philosophies of the past.
- build up, [~ + up + object]
- to develop, strengthen, or increase:She built up my confidence.
- to improve the strength or health of:weightlifting to build up his body.
- to fill up with houses or other buildings:My old neighborhood has really been built up.
n. [countable* singular] - the shape or structure of a person's body or muscles;
physique:She had a strong build.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024build (bild),USA pronunciation v., built or (Archaic) build•ed;
build•ing;
n. v.t. - to construct (esp. something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials:to build a house.
- to establish, increase, or strengthen (often fol. by up):to build a business; to build up one's hopes.
- to mold, form, or create:to build boys into men.
- to base;
found:a relationship built on trust. - Games
- to make (words) from letters.
- to assemble (cards) according to number, suit, etc., as in melding.
v.i. - to engage in the art, practice, or business of building.
- to form or construct a plan, system of thought, etc. (usually fol. by on or upon):He built on the philosophies of the past.
- to increase or develop toward a maximum, as of intensity, tempo, or magnitude (often fol. by up):The drama builds steadily toward a climax.
- build in or into, to build or incorporate as part of something else:to build in bookcases between the windows; an allowance for travel expenses built into the budget.
- build up:
- to develop or increase:to build up a bank account.
- to strengthen.
- to prepare in stages.
- to fill in with houses;
develop into an urban area. - to praise or flatter.
n. - the physical structure, esp. of a person;
physique;
figure:He had a strong build. - the manner or form of construction:The house was of modern build.
- Building[Masonry.]
- a vertical joint.
- the vertical dimension of a stone laid on its bed.
- Middle English bilden, Old English byldan, derivative of bold, variant of botl dwelling, house bef. 1150
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