build | Origin and meaning of build by Online Etymology Dictionary

build (v.)

make by combining materials and parts;

Synonyms: construct / make

build (v.)

form or accumulate steadily;

Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border

Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly

Synonyms: build up / work up / progress

build (v.)

build or establish something abstract;

build a reputation

Synonyms: establish

build (v.)

improve the cleansing action of;

build detergents

build (v.)

order, supervise, or finance the construction of;

The government is building new schools in this state

build (v.)

give form to, according to a plan;

build a million-dollar business

build a modern nation

build (v.)

be engaged in building;

These architects build in interesting and new styles

build (v.)

found or ground;

build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation

build (v.)

bolster or strengthen;

build up confidence

Synonyms: build up / work up / ramp up

build (v.)

develop and grow;

Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera

build (v.)