Build — synonyms, definition

1. build (Noun)

Habitus anatomy arrangement bod body body-build bones brand bulk chassis composition constitution construction contour disposition figure flesh form frame growth • • •

build (Noun) — The particular type of human body (size, weight, height, etc.).

build (Noun) — An alternative name for the body of a human being.

build (Noun) — (computing) a particular distinct version of a software product, generated by compiling a specific version of the source code.

bodily property body organic structure physical structure adult body body type dumpiness female body juvenile body lankiness male body person somatotype squattiness homo human human being individual man mortal person somebody someone soul

2. build (Verb)

amplify assemble augment base build up conceive constitute construct contrive create devise draw up effect erect establish fabricate fashion fasten forge form • • •

build (Verb) — Make by combining materials and parts. ex. "Some eccentric built an electric brassiere warmer"

build (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"

build (Verb) — Build or create something abstract. ex. "build a reputation"

build (Verb) — (chemistry) improve the cleansing action of. ex. "build detergents"

build (Verb) — Order, supervise, or finance the construction of. ex. "The government is building new schools in this state"

build (Verb) — Give form to, according to a plan. ex. "build a modern nation" ex. "build a million-dollar business"

build (Verb) — (architecture) be engaged in building. ex. "These architects build in interesting and new styles"

build (Verb) — Found or ground. ex. "build a defence on nothing but the accused person's reputation"

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

build (Verb) — Develop and grow. ex. "Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera"

ameliorate amend base better create deepen develop establish found ground improve increase intensify make manage meliorate mend oversee superintend supervise cantilever channelise channelize corduroy customise customize dry-wall erect frame frame up groin lock put up raise rear rebuild reconstruct revet set up wattle