built

(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."

(adj) (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness. Synonyms: reinforced. Example: "The built liquid detergents."