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present participle of build up
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1
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
- static electricity built up on the cat's fur
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2
to gradually increase in
- the roller coaster built up momentum
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3
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
- evidence that the toxic chemical builds up in the bloodstream to unhealthy levels
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4
to make greater in size, amount, or number
- he patiently built up his coin collection over several decades
- the young stockbroker worked hard to build up a clientele
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- beefing (up),
- reinforcing
- (also reenforcing),
- strengthening
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