build

/bɪld/

verbnounbuild

Remember: you b-u-i-l-d it—like stacking blocks, you “u” and “i” go inside before the “l” and “d.”

Yes, it's build. The tricky part is the silent U: build is spelled B-U-I-L-D (not *bild*).

Definitions

  1. verbto make or put together something by joining parts; construct
  2. verbto develop or increase over time (for example, skills, strength, or trust)
  3. nouna person’s body shape or physical structure

Examples

  • “We will build a birdhouse this weekend.”
  • “It takes time to build trust with a new friend.”
  • “The coach said her build helps her run fast.”

Synonyms

constructmakecreateassembledevelop

Antonyms

destroydemolish

Translations

ES construirPT construirFR construire

Common misspellings

bildbiuldbuldbyldbuildebulidbuiIdbuiild

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