Synonyms for build

Noun

1. physique, build, body-build, habitus, bodily property

usage: constitution of the human body

2. human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh, body, organic structure, physical structure

usage: alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

Verb

1. construct, build, make, make, create

usage: make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"

2. build up, work up, build, progress, develop

usage: form or accumulate steadily; "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"; "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border"

3. build, establish, make, create

usage: build or establish something abstract; "build a reputation"

4. build, better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate

usage: improve the cleansing action of; "build detergents"

5. build, oversee, supervise, superintend, manage

usage: order, supervise, or finance the construction of; "The government is building new schools in this state"

6. build, develop

usage: give form to, according to a plan; "build a modern nation"; "build a million-dollar business"

7. build, create

usage: be engaged in building; "These architects build in interesting and new styles"

8. build, establish, base, ground, found

usage: found or ground; "build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation"

9. build up, work up, build, ramp up, increase

usage: bolster or strengthen; "We worked up courage"; "build up confidence"; "ramp up security in the airports"

10. build, intensify, deepen

usage: develop and grow; "Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera"