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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

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

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In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu closed all public schools and municipal buildings on Monday.

From Barron's

UK Sport's investment is not an ever-growing pot, however, and sports are being encouraged to work together and share resources where possible to build towards the greater good.

From BBC

Much of it hinges on something decidedly low tech: the ability to build data centers as fast as humanly possible—and all the dealmaking, zoning and permitting that it entails.

From The Wall Street Journal

Canada, as they had in the previous two knockout rounds, needed to come from behind but struggled to build momentum until towards the end of the second period.

From BBC

Google is exploring new ways to expand the market for its artificial-intelligence chips, seeking to use its financial might to build a broader AI ecosystem that can better compete with market leader Nvidia.

From The Wall Street Journal

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