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construir — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • assemble verb To fit or put pieces together to make something whole.
  • 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.
  • rear verb To bring up and care for a child or young animal until maturity.

Senses

construir is used for these senses in English:

  • assemble (transitive) To put together.
  • build (transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
  • construct (transitive) To build or form (something) by assembling parts.
  • craft To construct, develop something (like a skilled craftsman).
  • knit (transitive) To combine from various elements.
  • put together (transitive) To assemble, construct, build, or formulate.
  • rear (transitive) To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.
  • set up (transitive) To arrange for an outcome; to tamper or rig.

assemble — full definition

  1. verb To fit or put pieces together to make something whole.
  2. verb To gather together as a group.

build — full definition

  1. verb To make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
  2. verb To gradually increase or strengthen something over time.
  3. verb To compile a piece of software from its source code into a runnable program.
  4. noun The general shape and size of a person's or animal's body.
  5. noun A particular version of a piece of software released during its development.

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