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build

[bild] / bɪld /
NOUN
physical structure, form
Synonyms
STRONGEST
frame physique
STRONG
body conformation constitution figure habit habitus shape
Antonyms
WEAK
mind
VERB
construct structure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assemble erect evolve form make manufacture produce raise reconstruct set up
STRONG
carpenter cast compile compose contrive engineer fabricate fashion forge frame model prefabricate rear sculpture synthesize
WEAK
bring about fit together jerry-build knock together put together put up superstruct throw together throw up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conclude decrease destroy finish halt neglect raze ruin stop
STRONG
demolish disperse scatter separate wreck
WEAK
decelerate dismantle knock down overthrow overturn take down
VERB
initiate, found
Synonyms
STRONGEST
base begin establish set up start
STRONG
constitute formulate inaugurate institute originate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
complete conclude die end finish
STRONG
stop
WEAK
decelerate decrease demolish destroy dismantle knock down overthrow overturn raze ruin take down
VERB
increase, accelerate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boost develop enlarge expand improve strengthen
STRONG
aggrandize amplify augment compound escalate extend heighten intensify magnify mount multiply swell wax
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abridge compress decrease diminish discourage halt hurt lessen lower shrink weaken
STRONG
condense contract curtail degrade divide reduce shorten
WEAK
decelerate demolish destroy dismantle knock down overthrow overturn raze ruin take down

Example Sentences

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McCardel’s consulting experience came in handy as he worked with clients to understand their business model and build relationships.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

He dropped out after his sophomore year to build learning app Turbo AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"Then the government should build houses and relocate them to the new site."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Marc, known to family and friends as “Tiger,” had been working to build an accessory dwelling unit at the family’s Santa Ana home, where he planned to live with Loera-Zarco and their newborn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Mrs. Clarke was a sturdy sort of woman, stout in both build and character, and yet there was a wobble of fear in her voice as she answered her mistress.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.