construct

(noun) an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances. Synonyms: concept, conception.

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

(verb) put together out of artificial or natural components or parts. Synonyms: manufacture, fabricate. Examples: "The company fabricates plastic chairs." "They manufacture small toys"; he manufactured a popular cereal."

(verb) draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions. Examples: "Construct an equilateral triangle."

(verb) create by linking linguistic units. Examples: "Construct a sentence." "Construct a paragraph."

(verb) create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts. Examples: "Construct a proof." "Construct an argument."

(verb) reassemble mentally. Synonyms: reconstruct, retrace. Examples: "Reconstruct the events of 20 years ago."