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to build
Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to build
  2. 2. to construct
  3. 3. to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.)
This verb means to build, establish, or cultivate something over time, such as a career, relationship, or fortune. It implies steady effort and accumulation rather than sudden creation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

An expert stated that "emergency shelters need to be built in urban areas."

Sentence 2

Rush to build a castle and it'll just crumble, right?

Sentence 3

I built a low wall in front of the entrance.

Sentence 4

Alright, I'm going to build my confidence from the ground up — for real this time!

Sentence 5

How far do you really think you can build your ideal?