build build /ˈbɪld/

noun

1. () Constitution of the human body  ( body-build , habitus , build , physique )
   constitution of the human body
   
2. Alternative names for the body of a human being  ( bod , build , chassis , anatomy , human body , material body , physical body , physique , soma , figure , flesh , form , frame , shape )
   alternative names for the body of a human being
    Leonardo studied the human body
   Leonardo studied the human body
    He has a strong physique
   he has a strong physique
    The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
   the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
   
   

verb

1. () Make by combining materials and parts  ( make , construct , build )
   make by combining materials and parts
    This little pig made his house out of straw
   this little pig made his house out of straw
    Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
   Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
   
   
2. () Form or accumulate steadily  ( progress , work up , build up , build )
   form or accumulate steadily
    Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly
   Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly
    Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border
   Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border
   
3. () Build or establish something abstract  ( establish , build )
   build or establish something abstract
    Build a reputation
   build a reputation
   
4. () (chemistry) improve the cleansing action of  ( build )
   (chemistry) improve the cleansing action of
    Build detergents
   build detergents
   
5. Develop and grow  ( build )
   develop and grow
    Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera
   Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera
   
6. Bolster or strengthen  ( build , build up , ramp up , work up )
   bolster or strengthen
    We worked up courage
   We worked up courage
    Build up confidence
   build up confidence
    Ramp up security in the airports
   ramp up security in the airports
   
7. Found or ground  ( build )
   found or ground
    Build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation
   build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation
   
8. (architecture) be engaged in building  ( build )
   (architecture) be engaged in building
    These architects build in interesting and new styles
   These architects build in interesting and new styles
   
9. Give form to, according to a plan  ( build )
   give form to, according to a plan
    Build a modern nation
   build a modern nation
    Build a million-dollar business
   build a million-dollar business
   
10. Order, supervise, or finance the construction of  ( build )
    order, supervise, or finance the construction of
     The government is building new schools in this state
    The government is building new schools in this state