Definitions

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

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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

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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

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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

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It is an application running on Apple’s hardware, spending up to $135 billion this year to build consumer AI features that Apple now ships free, at the OS level, on every device it sells.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Chelsea's trophy success has given them the perfect platform to build on as a crucial few weeks approaches.

From BBC

Now it is building missiles that could reach the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

A police cordon has since been lifted and flowers and a toy animal were left near the Peabody Estate building on Sunday morning.

From BBC

At a Senate hearing last month, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said, “Grocery prices are up. Electricity prices are up. Healthcare prices are up. The cost of building housing is up.”

From The Wall Street Journal

build

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