build meaning and definition

BUILD noun

Definition of build (noun)

1. constitution of the human body
   • synonyms: body-build, habitus, physique
2. alternative names for the body of a human being
   • "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
   • synonyms: anatomy, bod, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma

BUILD verb

Definition of build (verb)

1. make by combining materials and parts
   • "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"
   • synonyms: construct, make
2. form or accumulate steadily
   • "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"; "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border"
   • synonyms: build up, progress, work up
3. build or establish something abstract
   • "build a reputation"
   • synonyms: establish
4. improve the cleansing action of
   • "build detergents"
5. order, supervise, or finance the construction of
   • "The government is building new schools in this state"
6. give form to, according to a plan
   • "build a modern nation"; "build a million-dollar business"
7. be engaged in building
   • "These architects build in interesting and new styles"
8. found or ground
   • "build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation"
9. bolster or strengthen
   • "We worked up courage"; "build up confidence"; "ramp up security in the airports"
   • synonyms: build up, ramp up, work up
10. develop and grow
    • "Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera"