build
/bɪld/ verb A1- To form (something) by combining materials or parts. · I built a shed in my backyard.
- To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process. · He will build an organization equipped for success.
- To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to it. · We need to build an income stream over time.
- To establish a basis for (something).
- To form by combining materials or parts.
- To develop in magnitude or extent. · The tension built between the sparring sisters.
- To construct (software) by compiling its source code.
- To be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention. · This code won’t build any more. Have you made any changes?
Plural build · He/she/it builds · Past built · Past participle built · -ing form building
Verb forms
- Base form
- build
- He/she/it
- builds
- Past
- built
- Past participle
- built
- -ing form
- building
An irregular verb: learn its past and past participle by heart.
Phrasal verbs and expressions
- build down In solitaire card games, to place a card over another car...
- build in to add components to a larger entity without interfering ...
- build into to add components to a larger entity without interfering ...
- build on To add additional elements or components to (a framework,...
- build out To develop or expand (a system, structure, project, etc.).
- build up To erect; to construct.
From the library
They are all locked on, for Oz so ordered it when the City was first built, and I have the only key that will unlock them.”
The streets were lined with beautiful houses all built of green marble and studded everywhere with sparkling emeralds.
“The Tin Woodman must build us a raft, so we can float to the other side.”
She, on her part, promised to marry me as soon as I could earn enough money to build a better house for her; so I set to work harder than ever.
Other matches
- build The physique of a human or animal body, or othe... C2
- build down In solitaire card games, to place a card over a...
- build in to add components to a larger entity without in...
- build into to add components to a larger entity without in...
- build on To add additional elements or components to
- build out To develop or expand
- build up To erect
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