build

(noun) constitution of the human body. Synonyms: physique, body-build, habitus.

(noun) alternative names for the body of a human being. Synonyms: human body, physical body, material body, soma, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh. Examples: "Leonardo studied the human body." "He has a strong physique." "The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak."

(verb) make by combining materials and parts. Synonyms: construct, make. Examples: "This little pig made his house out of straw." "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer."

(verb) form or accumulate steadily. Synonyms: build up, work up, progress. Examples: "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly." "Pressure is building up at the indian-pakistani border."

(verb) build or establish something abstract. Synonyms: establish. Examples: "Build a reputation."

(verb) improve the cleansing action of. Examples: "Build detergents."

(verb) order, supervise, or finance the construction of. Examples: "The government is building new schools in this state."

(verb) give form to, according to a plan. Examples: "Build a modern nation." "Build a million-dollar business."

(verb) be engaged in building. Examples: "These architects build in interesting and new styles."

(verb) found or ground. Examples: "Build a defense on nothing but the accused person's reputation."

(verb) bolster or strengthen. Synonyms: build up, work up, ramp up. Examples: "We worked up courage." "Build up confidence." "Ramp up security in the airports."

(verb) develop and grow. Examples: "Suspense was building right from the beginning of the opera."