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to build

∞ 1.0
To make something by joining parts or materials
  • verb
  • /bɪld/
: construir
  • We need to build a strong foundation before constructing the house.
  • build a house
  • built environment
  • build new homes

Anyone want to tell me how to build this using this?

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Examples

  • And yes, we will build a great, Great Wall.

  • That is how we build our object model here.

  • So how would you build your own language model?

  • Why do they have to build these things anyway?

    The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

  • Now we are going to build the furniture.

    Patricia Bright

  • Can you help me build my new desks?

  • It's a nice rainy day to build IKEA furniture.

  • The workers will build a new library in our town next year.

  • They plan to build a playground for the children in the neighborhood.

Synonyms

to make
vsto build
∞ 1.0

To create something by putting parts together

focuses more on physical combining of parts for objects and buildings
to put together
vsto build
∞ 2.8

To make something by joining parts, like a model, plan or team

is more often used for larger scale or permanent works
to construct
vsto build
303 3.5

To build something by joining parts or materials

is the general act of making things from parts rather than materials alone
to put up
vsto build
270 3.0

Build something like a wall or sign

is more general, including many kinds of making or construction
to assemble
vsto build
154 2.9

To put parts together to make something like a machine or toy

covers that joining but also includes larger construction processes
to throw together
vsto build
  • Informal
32 3.5

Make something quickly without much care or planning

describes careful or planned construction rather than a hurried job
to fabricate
vsto build
  • Specialized
26 5.5

To make something from parts in a factory

is broader, not limited to factory or prepared parts
to cobble
vsto build
  • Informal
22 5.3

To put things together quickly and roughly using what is available

is the usual practice of making designed or properly built items
to cobble together
vsto build
  • Informal
19 5.2

Make something quickly and roughly from things you have

implies standard, planned creation rather than a rough quick fix
to raise
vsto build
16 3.7

To build a structure like a house or barn

is the general creation act, not only for erecting structures
to frame
vsto build
10 3.2

To build a supporting structure by joining parts

is broader and applies to whole works beyond supporting frames
to frame up
vsto build
1 4.9

To build the basic wooden structure of a building like a house

is the wider act of making complete items or buildings
to prefabricate
vsto build
  • Specialized
1 5.9

To make parts in a factory so they can be put together later

is the general process of making without the advance manufacturing focus
to cobble up
vsto build
  • Informal
1 8.2

To make something quickly and roughly using what is available

refers to normal making where quality and planning matter
to upbuild
vsto build
1 6.2

To make a place bigger or stronger by adding parts

is the basic act of making from parts, not focused on growth
to preassemble
vsto build
1 4.6

To put parts together before they are needed or installed

describes creating at any time, not specifically before final use

Antonyms

to destroy
∞ 1.0

Damage something so badly that it cannot be used or fixed

to dismantle
107 4.2

Take something apart into separate pieces

Idioms

to build on sand
  • Informal
3 7.6

To base a plan or belief on a weak foundation that will likely fail

to build a moat
1 7.4

To dig a deep, wide ditch around a building and fill it with water to protect it

to build a bridge and get over it
  • Informal
1 9.4

Tell someone to stop worrying about a problem and move on

to build a fiefdom
8.9

To create a separate area of power for oneself inside an organization

build the plane while flying it
  • Informal
9.4

Make or improve something while people already use it, fixing problems as you go

Phrasal Verbs

to build up
426 3.0

Increase slowly over time

to build on
301 3.4

Use something you already have as a base for new work

to build in
129 3.8

To make something a permanent part of something larger

to build a case
33 4.2

Gather and organize facts and evidence to support a claim or accusation

to build upon
33 3.4

Use something as a base for further work

to build character
13 3.5

Learn to be honest and strong by facing hard experiences

to build up
  • Specialized
10 5.7

Make soldiers and weapons stronger before a fight

to build up
  • Specialized
7 3.2

Make empty land into buildings or roads

to build character
  • Jargon
4 4.1

Create a fictional person by choosing their looks, skills, and history

to build a fence
3 1.8

To make a barrier of wood, metal, or wire around land to keep animals and people out

to hand-build
2 6.5

To make pots or bowls by shaping clay with your hands without using a wheel

to build to a crescendo
1 7.1

Gradually become stronger until a high point

to build a moat
  • Jargon
1 7.5

To create strong protections for a business or product so competitors cannot copy it

Compounds

build-out
  • Specialized
12 4.5

Work to make a space ready for use, like an office or shop

body-build
4 3.2

The shape, size, and strength of a person's body

unmuscular build
5.7

A body with little muscle that looks thin or soft

How Complex

to construct
303 3.5
to build
∞ 1.0
to erect
74 4.1
to assemble
154 2.9
to make
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

build infinitive
building present participle
builds third person singular
built past
built past participle

Etymology

Build comes from old German words that mean 'to make' and is like German bauen and Dutch bouwen. So to build something is simply to put parts together to 'make' a house or object.