to build
Verb · English
Meaning 1
to construct something by putting parts or materials together
(construct physical structures)
Example
They want to build a new school here.
Meaning 2
to develop or increase something over a period of time
(develop or increase gradually)
Example
It takes time to build trust in a new relationship.
Synonyms
construct, erect, assemble, develop, establish, create
Grammar
- present simple
- i
- build
- you
- build
- he she it
- builds
- we
- build
- they
- build
- past simple
- built
- past participle
- built
- present participle
- building