Buildup — synonyms, definition

1. buildup (Noun)

3 definitions

buildup (Noun) — The act of building up an accumulation. ex. "I envied his rapid buildup of assets" ex. "a military buildup in preparation for the invasion"

buildup (Noun) — The result of the process of accumulation. ex. "the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes"

buildup (Noun) — Highly favourable publicity and praise. ex. "his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup"

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accretion accrual accruement accumulation packaging promotion promotional material publicity

2 types

deposit deposition

2. buildup (Verb)

8 synonyms

arm build develop fortify gird progress ramp up work up

5 definitions

buildup (Verb) — Enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages. ex. "build up your savings"

buildup (Verb) — Form or accumulate steadily. ex. "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly" ex. "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border"

buildup (Verb) — Prepare oneself for a military confrontation. ex. "troops are building up on the Iraqi border"

buildup (Verb) — Bolster or strengthen. ex. "build up confidence"

buildup (Verb) — Change the use of and make available or usable. ex. "The remote areas of the country were gradually built up"

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ameliorate amend better develop improve increase meliorate mend

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forearm re-arm rearm redevelop settle