Build
verb
To construct something by putting parts or materials together.
They are building a new bridge over the river.
Often appears as...
- build a house
- build a bridge
verb
To increase or strengthen something over a period of time.
She built her business from scratch.
Often appears as...
- build confidence
- build strength
noun
The shape or physical structure of something, especially a person's body.
His build is quite athletic.
Often appears as...
- heavy build
- slim build
verb
In computing, to create a version of a program.
We build the software using a specialized tool.
Often appears as...
- build a program
- build an app
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Technical
verb
In card games, to add cards to complete a set.
He builds a full suit of hearts
Often appears as...
- build a suit
- build a set
verb
To construct something by putting parts or materials together.
They are building a new bridge over the river.
Often appears as...
- build a house
- build a bridge
verb
To increase or strengthen something over a period of time.
She built her business from scratch.
Often appears as...
- build confidence
- build strength
noun
The shape or physical structure of something, especially a person's body.
His build is quite athletic.
Often appears as...
- heavy build
- slim build
verb
In computing, to create a version of a program.
We build the software using a specialized tool.
Often appears as...
- build a program
- build an app
Usage tips
Technical
verb
In card games, to add cards to complete a set.
He builds a full suit of hearts
Often appears as...
- build a suit
- build a set
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Creation
Emphasizes the physical aspect of building objects or structures.
They worked together to build the model airplane.
Pro Tip 2/2Process Oriented
Highlights the step-by-step process, which may take time and effort.
It took several months to build the community garden.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Creation
Emphasizes the physical aspect of building objects or structures.
They worked together to build the model airplane.
Pro Tip 2/2Process Oriented
Highlights the step-by-step process, which may take time and effort.
It took several months to build the community garden.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Creation
Emphasizes the physical aspect of building objects or structures.
They worked together to build the model airplane.
Pro Tip 2/2Process Oriented
Highlights the step-by-step process, which may take time and effort.
It took several months to build the community garden.
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American Businessman
It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
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Melania Trump
American First Lady
I think is important to give a child room to make mistakes in order to learn. Mistakes build wings so later in life they can fly and go on their own. Let them fall once in awhile... Be their friend and parent as well. When they're in trouble, they will come to you first. Don't try to change their opinion.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
My experiences in life are getting bigger and better. The more stuff I do, the more stuff I talk about - having kids, traveling, going through relationship problems, dealing with things in my own family. All that stuff builds character.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
People don't care about what someone says about you in a movie - or even what you say, right? They care about what you build. And if you can make something that makes people's life better, then that's something that's really good.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I've been on tour since I was 16, and I always do meet-and-greets before and after shows, so you kind of build these friendships with people. I have girls come up to me and tell me exactly what's going on in their love lives.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
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Anais Nin
American Author
How wrong it is for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than to create it herself.
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Steve Wozniak
American Businessman
My whole life had been designing computers I could never build.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
Never build your emotional life on the weaknesses of others.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
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Melania Trump
American First Lady
I think is important to give a child room to make mistakes in order to learn. Mistakes build wings so later in life they can fly and go on their own. Let them fall once in awhile... Be their friend and parent as well. When they're in trouble, they will come to you first. Don't try to change their opinion.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
My experiences in life are getting bigger and better. The more stuff I do, the more stuff I talk about - having kids, traveling, going through relationship problems, dealing with things in my own family. All that stuff builds character.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
People don't care about what someone says about you in a movie - or even what you say, right? They care about what you build. And if you can make something that makes people's life better, then that's something that's really good.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I've been on tour since I was 16, and I always do meet-and-greets before and after shows, so you kind of build these friendships with people. I have girls come up to me and tell me exactly what's going on in their love lives.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
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Anais Nin
American Author
How wrong it is for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than to create it herself.
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Steve Wozniak
American Businessman
My whole life had been designing computers I could never build.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
Never build your emotional life on the weaknesses of others.
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