Noun | 1. | build - constitution of the human body |
| 2. | build - alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"Synonyms: bod, chassis, human body, material body, physical body, physique, figure, flesh, anatomy, frame, shape, soma, form |
Verb | 1. | build - make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer" |
| 2. | build - form or accumulate steadily; "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"; "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border" |
| 3. | build - build or establish something abstract; "build a reputation" |
| 4. | build - improve the cleansing action of; "build detergents" |
| 5. | build - order, supervise, or finance the construction of; "The government is building new schools in this state" |
| 6. | build - give form to, according to a plan; "build a modern nation"; "build a million-dollar business" |
| 7. | build - be engaged in building; "These architects build in interesting and new styles" |
| 8. | build - found or ground; "build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation" |
| 9. | build - bolster or strengthen; "We worked up courage"; "build up confidence"; "ramp up security in the airports" |
| 10. | build - develop and grow; "Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera" |