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construct

[kuhn-struhkt, kon-struhkt] / kənˈstrʌkt, ˈkɒn strʌkt /
VERB
assemble, build
Synonyms
STRONGEST
build up compose create design erect establish fashion forge form formulate found manufacture organize produce put up set up shape
STRONG
compound constitute elevate engineer envision fabricate frame imagine invent make prefab raise rear
WEAK
cobble up cook up dream up fudge together hammer out hoke up put out put together throw together throw up trump up uprear whip up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy disarrange disorder disorganize end neglect ruin
STRONG
abandon decrease demolish demote deny depress drop lessen lower raze refuse stop tell the truth
WEAK
annihilate break dismantle

Example Sentences

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The project aims to construct a massive ballroom on the site of the White House's East Wing -- previously best known for housing the First Lady's offices.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

But that proposal exempted build-to-rent developers that construct new homes for the purpose of renting them out, either on their own or by selling the homes to institutional investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

My boss was no less saddened, but our deadlines would not wait and we began to construct our coverage of the invasion.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Annacone, who has known Tien since he was 14, says the player’s anticipation and feel allow him to redirect pace and construct points in unusual ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

What tools would you require to construct Leonardo’s winch?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton