build

Synonyms

• physiqueconstitution of the human body ; alternative names for the body of a human being
• body-buildconstitution of the human body
• habitusperson's predisposition to be affected by something (as a disease); constitution of the human body

• "Leonardo studied the human body"
• "he has a strong physique"
• "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

Synonyms

• human bodyalternative names for the body of a human being
• physical bodyalternative names for the body of a human being
• material bodyalternative names for the body of a human being
• somaleafless East Indian vine; personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual ; alternative names for the body of a human being
• figurejudge to be probable ; be or play a part of or in; imagine; make a mathematical calculation or computation ; understand; a diagram or picture illustrating textual material; alternative names for the body of a human being; one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a model of a bodily form (especially of a person); a well-known or notable person; a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape ; an amount of money expressed numerically; the impression produced by a person; the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals; language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense ; a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground ; a decorative or artistic work; a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
• physiqueconstitution of the human body ; alternative names for the body of a human being
• anatomythe branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals ; alternative names for the body of a human being; a detailed analysis
• shapeshape or influence; make something, usually for a specific function; give shape or form to; any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; alternative names for the body of a human being; a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; the visual appearance of something or someone; the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') ; the supreme headquarters that advises NATO on military matters and oversees all aspects of the Allied Command Europe ; a perceptual structure
• bodalternative names for the body of a human being
• chassisalternative names for the body of a human being; a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device ; the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor
• frameenclose in or as if in a frame; enclose in a frame, as of a picture ; take or catch as if in a snare or trap; formulate in a particular style or language; make up plans or basic details for; construct by fitting or uniting parts together ; the framework for a pair of eyeglasses ; a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film ; alternative names for the body of a human being; (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat ; a single drawing in a comic strip ; an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently ; a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning ; the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal ; the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; a structure supporting or containing something ; a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror; one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
• formcreate (as an entity); to compose or represent; develop into a distinctive entity; give shape or form to; make something, usually for a specific function; establish or impress firmly in the mind; assume a form or shape; the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; a perceptual structure; any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); alternative names for the body of a human being; the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; the visual appearance of something or someone; a printed document with spaces in which to write; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse; a particular mode in which something is manifested; (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; a body of students who are taught together; an ability to perform well; a life-size dummy used to display clothes ; a mold for setting concrete
• fleshremove adhering flesh from (hides) when preparing leather manufacture ; the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat ; alternative names for the body of a human being; a soft moist part of a fruit

• "this little pig made his house out of straw"
• "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"

Synonyms

• constructan abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances ; make by combining materials and parts; put together out of artificial or natural components or parts; draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions; create by linking linguistic units; create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts; reassemble mentally
• makea recognizable kind; the act of mixing cards haphazardly ; engage in; give certain properties to something; make or cause to be or to become; cause to do; give rise to; create or manufacture a man-made product; make, formulate, or derive in the mind; compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way; create by artistic means; earn on some commercial or business transaction; create or design, often in a certain way; to compose or represent; reach a goal; be or be capable of being changed or made into; make by shaping or bringing together constituents; perform or carry out; make by combining materials and parts; change from one form into another; act in a certain way so as to acquire; charge with a function; achieve a point or goal; reach a destination, either real or abstract; institute, enact, or establish; carry out or commit; form by assembling individuals or constituents; organize or be responsible for; put in order or neaten; head into a specified direction; have a bowel movement; undergo fabrication or creation; be suitable for; add up to; amount to; constitute the essence of; appear to begin an activity; proceed along a path; reach in time; gather and light the materials for; prepare for eating by applying heat; induce to have sex; assure the success of; represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like; consider as being; calculate as being; cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable; favor the development of; develop into; behave in a certain way; eliminate urine

• "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"
• "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border"

Synonyms

• build upenlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages; form or accumulate steadily; prepare oneself for a military confrontation; bolster or strengthen; change the use of and make available or usable
• work upform or accumulate steadily; develop; bolster or strengthen; come up with
• progressgradual improvement or growth or development; the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) ; a movement forward; develop in a positive way; move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; form or accumulate steadily

• "build a reputation"

Synonyms

• establishset up or found; set up or lay the groundwork for; establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; institute, enact, or establish; bring about; place; build or establish something abstract; use as a basis for

• "build detergents"

• "The government is building new schools in this state"

• "build a modern nation"
• "build a million-dollar business"

• "These architects build in interesting and new styles"

• "build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation"

• "We worked up courage"
• "build up confidence"
• "ramp up security in the airports"

Synonyms

• build upenlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages; form or accumulate steadily; prepare oneself for a military confrontation; bolster or strengthen; change the use of and make available or usable
• work upform or accumulate steadily; develop; bolster or strengthen; come up with
• ramp upbolster or strengthen

• "Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera"