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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

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

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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

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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The investment giant Andreessen Horowitz tried to build out its own media arm, called Future, a few years ago, though it isn’t currently active.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Chesney said he plans to build on each practice, and his coaching staff will set a standard that trickles down to the players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

This shows that new hospitals not only cost a great deal of money, but they can take many years to plan and build.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Utilities often take on heavy amounts of debt to build and maintain power grids.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Some of my schoolmates say the Americans are planning to build a canal in Panama.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

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