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Definition build in American English

build verb

verb
/bɪld/
1

to make a building or other large structure by putting its parts together

Example

Do you know when this house was built?

Example

They're building a new bridge over the river.

Example

You need planning permission to build on this land.

Synonyms and related words
build erect put together
1.1

to make a machine, vehicle, or other structure by putting its parts together

Example

He's building his own computer.

Example

The boat was built to withstand every weather condition.

Synonyms and related words
build erect put together
2

to develop something

Example

He set out to build a business empire and succeeded.

Example

Many popular writers built up their reputations during the war.

Synonyms and related words
bring about start off create
3

to increase, or to make something increase

Example

The food industry needs to build consumer confidence again.

Example

Multinational companies use a range of marketing techniques to build sales.

Synonyms and related words
increase add to raise
Definition build in American English

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