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Build Built Bɪld Verb Permission Homes Plant/Facility/Structure Computer

Word3 build
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /bɪld/ /bɪld/
Example
  • they have permission to build 200 new homes.
  • to build a plant/facility/structure
  • we build computer systems for large companies.
  • robins build nests almost anywhere.
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build

(verb)/bɪld/ /bɪld/

    Verb Forms

  1. to make something, especially a building, by putting parts together
    • They have permission to build 200 new homes.
    • to build a plant/facility/structure
    • We build computer systems for large companies.
    • Robins build nests almost anywhere.
    • They don't have the money to build roads.
    • They're going to build on the site of the old power station.
    • The houses are built out of local stone.
    • apartment blocks built in brick and concrete
    • They had a house built for them.
    • David built us a shed in the back yard.
  2. to create or develop something
    • They are trying to build long-term relationships.
    • It is important to build a network of like-minded colleagues.
    • to build a community/society
    • We want to build a better life.
    • We focused on building the business one customer at a time.

    Extra Examples

    • She has built a reputation as a hard-working judge.
    • She's built a new career for herself.
    • This information will help us build a picture of his attacker.
  3. to become gradually stronger
    • The tension and excitement built gradually all day.
  4. (to have) plans or dreams that are not likely to happen or come true
    • As a child he would wander round the boatyards, building castles in the air about owning a boat one day.
  5. used to say that a complicated task will take a long time and should not be rushed
  6. Word Origin

    • Old English byldan, from bold, botl ‘dwelling’, of Germanic origin; related to bower.
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