- 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; erectb) to order, plan, or direct the construction of2. 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 buildingb) to have a house, etc. built2. to be in the business of building houses, etc.3. to increase in amount, force, etc.; grow or intensify: often with up4. 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]——————build up1. to make more desirable or attractive [to build up a product by advertising]2. to erect many buildings in (an area)
English World dictionary. V. Neufeldt. 2014.