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- See:
- build
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| definition 1: |
to grow in size, amount, or intensity.
The pressure on the government is building up.Our work always builds up just before the holidays.- similar words:
- accrue, augment, intensify
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| definition 2: |
to increase, enlarge, or develop (something), esp. in stages.
The patient needs to build up some strength before he can leave the hospital.The country has been steadily building up its arsenal of weapons.She built up a resistance to the disease.These exercises will build up those particular muscles.Recent compliments from his boss built up his hope that he would get the promotion.- similar words:
- gather
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| definition 3: |
to increase the muscular strength of (someone).
My trainer says that eating more protein will help build me up. |
| definition 4: |
to construct many buildings in (an area); develop.
This area had been countryside when I was a child, but they built it up as more people moved out of the city. |
| definition 5: |
to describe or conceive of (someone or something) in an extremely positive light.
She built up her boyfriend to her parents, hoping they would get a good impression of him.I had built up this idea of moving to the country, but now I'm starting to regret it. |
| related words: |
fortify |
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