built up

[bilt-uhp] / ˈbɪltˌʌp /

VERB

amplify, advertise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to boost develop enhance expand fortify improve increase intensify promote reinforce strengthen

WEAK

extend heighten hype plug publicize puff spotlight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish discourage dissuade halt hurt injure lessen lower subtract undermine weaken worsen

WEAK

let down play down

built-up

ADJECTIVE

backed

Synonyms

STRONG

reinforced stiffened strengthened

Antonyms

WEAK

backless discouraged opposed

ADJECTIVE

reinforced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assisted augmented fortified strengthened

STRONG

backed banded bolstered braced buttressed stiffened thickened

WEAK

beefed up

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Nvidia’s rise won’t come without challenges—the largest of which may be the software stickiness that has built up around Intel’s and AMD’s processors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

She also gradually built up her confidence to be able to travel there independently.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The country has diversified its energy sources, including into renewables, and had built up its strategic petroleum reserve to a greater extent than others, giving it some extra cushion.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Homeowners stay put, enjoying ever-rising property values, while renters are forced to leave the city and start over elsewhere with no equity built up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Methodically, still in a dream, Nhamo built up a fire beneath.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

built up

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