Definition of build
built
play \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
2a : to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) build to a climaxb : to develop in extent a crowd building
build a fire under
: to stimulate to vigorous action
build into
: to make an integral part of build quality into the product
build on
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Examples of build in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of build from the Web
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Plans are under way for the U.S to build several new icebreakers that would enter service in the next decade.
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In a forthcoming paper Noam Gidron and Peter Hall reckon that right-wing political success is built on a decline in the subjective social status of white men.
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The education system in the U.S. was also built on heteronormativity.
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The audience, made up of a number of people who live in Forest Hill, filled to capacity the meeting room in the Harford County administration building in downtown Bel Air.
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Unlike Aberdeen, which founder Martin Gilbert built via more than 40 deals over 34 years, Baillie Gifford hasn’t done a single deal in its 109-year history.
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The Wall was built with magical properties to keep creatures like the White Walkers and half-dead uncles out.
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Marcelo Salup, a Coral Gables resident who owns a three-bedroom home built in 1954, spends between $5,500 and $6,000 annually on premiums to Heritage Property & Casualty, a Florida insurer created in 2012.
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Even by California's sometimes eccentric standards, Jim Carey's neighbors in Long Beach probably thought him a bit odd devoting countless hours to building a light airplane in his home's garage.
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Origin and Etymology of build
Middle English bilden, from Old English byldan; akin to Old English būan to dwell — more at bower
build
Definition of build
: 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
Examples of build in a Sentence
He is strong and muscular in build.
a man of average build
Recent Examples of build from the Web
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Visit the website for amazing builds, creative creations, brick lists and more.
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Kidspace Museum is also overseeing hands-on projects, including a build-your-own-instrument station.
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Because of this, Bascom says ASAN recommends programs and services aimed at helping children with autism build skills that can enhance their quality of life, like speech therapy and occupational therapy, which teach specific daily living skills.
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For 11 years, defensive end Brian Robison has been helping at the Vikings’ annual playground build.
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The Cricket is known for its build-your-own burgers with nontraditional toppings like peanut butter, sauerkraut and cream cheese.
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Check out the antique, custom build, muscle and sport cars.
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Slated to open in June 2017, the brand's Beverly Hills outpost (its first in California) is a new 12-story build on the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards, close to the The Peninsula and the Beverly Wilshire.
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The female homeowner said that on April 1, her mother saw two men in their early 20s, of thick build and wearing black clothing, run from the backyard on the west side to the street.
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Origin and Etymology of build
see 1build
Other Anatomy Terms
BUILD Defined for English Language Learners
build
playDefinition of build for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) by putting together parts or materials
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: to develop or form (something) gradually
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: to increase the amount of (something)
build
Definition of build for English Language Learners
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: the shape and size of a person's body
BUILD Defined for Kids
Definition of build for Students
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.
Definition of build for Students
: the shape and size of a person's or animal's body The boy has a slender build.
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