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Definition build up in American English

build up phrasal verb

phrasal verb

▪ confidence, expertise, immunity, profile, reputation, resistance, stamina, strength

▪ frustration, pressure, resentment, tension

Example

Don't allow resentment to build up between you and your partner.

Example

These exercises are good for building up leg strength.

Example

Stevens played a key role in building up the company.

3

to talk about someone or something in a very positive way so that people are impressed with them

Example

They've built him up to be something that he isn't.

Synonyms and related words
aggrandise aggrandize exaggerate
4

to make someone bigger, healthier, and stronger, especially by making them eat more

Example

You need lots of fresh fruit to help build you up.

Synonyms and related words
accommodate serve cater
5

to make someone think that something good is going to happen when in fact it is very unlikely

Example

I don't want to build up her hopes if he's not coming back.

Synonyms and related words
uplift hearten encourage
Definition build up in American English