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(Entry 1 of 2)
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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- bump (up),
- ratchet (up)
- also rachet (up)
- beef (up),
- reinforce
- (also reenforce),
- strengthen
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buildup
nounSynonyms of buildup (Entry 2 of 2)
as in campaign, boost
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- ad,
- advert
- [chiefly British],
- advertisement,
- announcement,
- bulletin,
- communiqué,
- notice,
- notification,
- posting,
- release
- advertising,
- billing,
- blurb,
- come-on,
- commercial,
- message,
- pitch,
- plugola,
- spot,
- word
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The first known use of build up was in 1555
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