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build

noun

constitution of the human body
Synonyms: body-build, habitus, physique
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

verb

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
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
build or establish something abstract; "build a reputation"
Synonyms: establish
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"; "build a million-dollar business"
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"; "build up confidence"; "ramp up security in the airports"
Synonyms: build up, ramp up, work up
develop and grow; "Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera"