construir — meaning in English
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English meaning
- build verb To make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
- construct verb To build something by putting parts together.
- craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- knit verb To make fabric or a garment by looping yarn together, either by hand with needles or by machine.
- make verb To create, produce, or build something.
- rear verb To bring up and care for a child or young animal until maturity.
Senses
construir is used for these senses in English:
- build (transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
- construct (transitive, grammar) To build (a sentence, an argument, etc.) by arranging words or ideas.
- craft To construct, develop something (like a skilled craftsman).
- knit (transitive) To combine from various elements.
- make (obsolete) To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in the phrase to meddle or make.
- put together (transitive) To assemble, construct, build, or formulate.
- rear (transitive) To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.
build — full definition
- verb To make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
- verb To gradually increase or strengthen something over time.
- verb To compile a piece of software from its source code into a runnable program.
- noun The general shape and size of a person's or animal's body.
- noun A particular version of a piece of software released during its development.
construct — full definition
- verb To build something by putting parts together.
- noun An idea, model, or concept built up from simpler parts.