verb · neutral
build
/bɪld/BUILD
Band 6-7speakingtask2
to make something by putting parts or materials together; to create or develop over time
Examples
“They plan to build a new community centre next year.”
“build a house”
“build rapport”
“build on evidence”
Band 8 sentence
“The university has committed to build a new research centre to support interdisciplinary projects.”
Collocations
- build a house
- build rapport
- build on evidence
Word family
build verb (base)builds verb (3rd sg)building verb (present participle / gerund)built verb (past / past participle)
Common mistakes
I builded a new desk yesterday.→I built a new desk yesterday.
He made his business last year.→He built his business last year.
Say it for a higher band
5make→6construct→7+build
Synonyms
construct
erect
Easily confused
make
“They made a cake for her birthday.”
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