build

About 40.42 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

   I built a shed in my backyard.

2. verb To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.

   He will build an organization equipped for success.

3. verb To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to it.

   We need to build an income stream over time.

4. verb To establish a basis for (something).
5. verb To form by combining materials or parts.
6. verb To develop in magnitude or extent.

   The tension built between the sparring sisters.

7. verb To construct (software) by compiling its source code.
8. verb To be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention.

   This code won’t build any more. Have you made any changes?

Similar words

frame construct make form build up shape establish progress figure bod

Often followed by

a up the on and an their it upon

Word family

building builds built