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build[1,verb] built built-in[1,adjective] built-in[2,noun] built-up carvel-built clinker-built custom-built jerry-built purpose-built

Main Entry: ¹build
Pronunciation: 'bild
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): built /'bilt/; build·ing
Etymology: Middle English bilden, from Old English byldan; akin to Old English buan to dwell -- more at BOWER
transitive verb
1 : to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole : CONSTRUCT
2 : to cause to be constructed
3 : to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base
4 : INCREASE, ENLARGE
intransitive verb
1 : to engage in building
2 a : to progress toward a peak (as of intensity) <build to a climax> b : to develop in extent <a crowd building>
- build a fire under : to stimulate to vigorous action
- build into : to make an integral part of <build quality into the product>
- build on : to use as a foundation <building on past experience>