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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

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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

Example Sentences

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“My long-term dream,” she proclaims, “is to build a Disney World for classical music.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"There's still a balance. But To Lam has shown that he can work collectively and build coalitions," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Instead, the committee of agency leaders could have had a more lasting and positive impact if it had worked to build trust and cooperation among industry, conservation groups and agencies.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

JPMorgan to build Canary Wharf’s tallest tower after City airport approval.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

But because the story needs a happy ending, I made up an island for him to land on, where he could build a raft and sail after the bad guys to rescue the lady hero.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

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