build

Forms

1.To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
- I built a shed in my backyard.
- A chap named Eleazir Kendrick and I had chummed in together the summer afore and built a fish-weir and shanty at Setuckit Point, down Orham way. For a spell we done pretty well.
2.To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
- He will build an organization equipped for success.
3.To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to it.
- We need to build an income stream over time.
4.To establish a basis for (something).

1.The physique of a human or animal body, or other object; constitution or structure.
- Rugby players are of sturdy build.
- According to the prevailing adolescent criteria Roger was not good looking. He had no build and did not give off very assertive, let alone aggressive vibrations.
2.Any of various versions of a software product as it is being developed for release to users.
- The computer company has introduced a new prototype build to beta testers.
3.The process or period of constructing a physical object.
- This new Lego set was a very nice build.
4.A structure, such as a building, statue, pool or forest created by the player.(slang)
- I made a build that looked like the Parthenon in that game.

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Etymology tree

Proto-West Germanic *buþlijan

Old English bytlan

Middle English bylden

English build