v. 1 construct, erect, raise, set up, assemble I hope to build my own house in another year or so 2 found, establish, base The theory is built on the principle that light travels at 186,000 miles per second 3 develop She built the company in about five years 4 Also, build up. intensify; increase, develop, enlarge, strengthen The distant hum of voices gradually built to a mighty roar
n. 5 physique, figure, body, shape, Slang bod He has a good build from working out at the gym