bylde

Verb

build (third-person singular simple present builds, present participle building, simple past and past participle built or (archaic or poetic) builded)

1. (transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
   • I built a shed in my backyard.
2. (transitive) To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
   • He will build an organization equipped for success.

   Synonyms:

   create

3. (transitive) To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to it.
   • We need to build an income stream over time.

   Synonyms:

   build up, enlarge, increase, strengthen

4. (transitive) To establish a basis for (something).

   Synonyms:

   base, found, ground

5. (intransitive) To form by combining materials or parts.

   Synonyms:

   construct, erect

6. (intransitive) To develop in magnitude or extent.
   • The tension built between the sparring sisters.

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