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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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"We must very rapidly build our independence. Independence in defence: without delays and without excuses," he added.

From BBC

An AI model developed by Google's DeepMind could transform our understanding of DNA - the complete recipe for building and running the human body - and its impact on disease and medicine discovery, according to researchers.

From BBC

Employees are naturally inclined to believe in the company they help build.

From MarketWatch

Brookfield spent $40 million over the past couple of years to overhaul the lobby of its 54-story office building downtown and enlisted art adviser Jacob King to find artwork that might attract attention.

From The Wall Street Journal

I need to dump it in the trash behind the building, but I don’t want to run into anyone who might ask about Mom.

From Literature

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