build
Translation
to construct, to create, to develop
Examples
They will build a new house.
They will build a new house.
We need to build a strong team.
We need to build a strong team.
The story builds to a climax.
The story builds to a climax.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to construct (sth.) They build houses.
((sth.)) ((out of sth.)) to build (sth.) from a material He built the model out of wood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: construct, create, erect; Antonyms: destroy, demolish
Etymology
From Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct a house'.
Memory Tips
Think of using building blocks to 'build' a tower. The past tense 'built' sounds like 'belt' – you need a tool belt to build things.