building

(noun) a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place. Synonyms: edifice. Examples: "There was a three-story building on the corner." "It was an imposing edifice."

(noun) the act of constructing something. Synonyms: construction. Examples: "During the construction we had to take a detour." "His hobby was the building of boats."

(noun) the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones. Synonyms: construction. Examples: "Their main business is home construction." "Workers in the building trades."

(noun) the occupants of a building. Example: "The entire building complained about the noise."

(verb) make by combining materials and parts. Synonyms: construct, build, 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, build, 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: build, establish. Example: "Build a reputation."

(verb) improve the cleansing action of. Synonyms: build. Example: "Build detergents."

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

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

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

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

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

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