build

build [bild]

vt.

built or Archaic builded, building [ME bilden < OE byldan, to build < base of bold, a house, akin to ON bua: see BONDAGE]

1.

a) to make by putting together materials, parts, etc.; construct; erect

b) to order, plan, or direct the construction of

2. to make a basis for; establish [to build a theory on facts]

3. to cause to be or grow; create or develop: often with up [to build good will, to build up a business]

vi.

1.

a) to put up a building

b) to have a house, etc. built

2. to be in the business of building houses, etc.

3. to increase in amount, force, etc.; grow or intensify: often with up

4. to depend or be based (on) [this theory builds on others]

n.

the way a thing is built or shaped; form or figure [a stocky build]

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build up

1. to make more desirable or attractive [to build up a product by advertising]

2. to erect many buildings in (an area)