build

constitution of the human body

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"

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

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

build or establish something abstract; "build a reputation"

improve the cleansing action of; "build detergents"

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

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

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

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

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

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