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build

[bild] / bɪld /
NOUN
physical structure, form
Synonyms
STRONGEST
frame physique
STRONG
body conformation constitution figure habit habitus shape
Antonyms
WEAK
mind
VERB
construct structure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assemble erect evolve form make manufacture produce raise reconstruct set up
STRONG
carpenter cast compile compose contrive engineer fabricate fashion forge frame model prefabricate rear sculpture synthesize
WEAK
bring about fit together jerry-build knock together put together put up superstruct throw together throw up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conclude decrease destroy finish halt neglect raze ruin stop
STRONG
demolish disperse scatter separate wreck
WEAK
decelerate dismantle knock down overthrow overturn take down
VERB
initiate, found
Synonyms
STRONGEST
base begin establish set up start
STRONG
constitute formulate inaugurate institute originate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complete conclude die end finish
STRONG
stop
WEAK
decelerate decrease demolish destroy dismantle knock down overthrow overturn raze ruin take down
VERB
increase, accelerate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boost develop enlarge expand improve strengthen
STRONG
aggrandize amplify augment compound escalate extend heighten intensify magnify mount multiply swell wax
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abridge compress decrease diminish discourage halt hurt lessen lower shrink weaken
STRONG
condense contract curtail degrade divide reduce shorten
WEAK
decelerate demolish destroy dismantle knock down overthrow overturn raze ruin take down

Example Sentences

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When dust particles collide and rub together in Martian storms, they build up static electricity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

That security allowed us to do everything immigrants and their children are supposed to do: buy homes, build careers, contribute to civic life and love this country.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

They build in operational transparency, which allows users to peek behind the curtain and be a part of how something works, not just a recipient of it.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The vessel, which is the only full-scale replica in the world, took two years to build and will be filled with replica props from Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic film.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He kept it closed, hoping the moisture would build up enough to cleanse his eye.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.