build

Dictionary definition · build

constitution of the human body
alternative names for the body of a human being"Leonardo studied the human body"

make by combining materials and parts"this little pig made his house out of straw"
form or accumulate steadily"Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"
build or establish something abstract"build a reputation"
improve the cleansing action of"build detergents"
order, supervise, or finance the construction of"The government is building new schools in this state"
give form to, according to a plan"build a modern nation"
be engaged in building"These architects build in interesting and new styles"
found or ground"build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation"
bolster or strengthen"We worked up courage"
develop and grow"Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).