build up

• Partikelverb, das den Prozess der allmählichen Zunahme, Ansammlung oder Stärkung von etwas im Laufe der Zeit bezeichnet; auch für das Errichten oder Entwickeln von etwas sowie für das Aufbauen von Vertrauen, Druck oder Spannung.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of gradually increasing, accumulating, or strengthening something over time.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · transitiv und intransitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Accumulate graduallyinformal

   To increase or accumulate something over time.

   Allmählich anhäufen

   • Dust builds up on the shelves if you don't clean them.
   • She built up a large collection of stamps.
   • Stress can build up if you don't take breaks.

   Synonymeaccrueaccumulateaggregateamasscollectgatherpile upstockpile

   Antonymedepletediminishdissipatedrain

2. informal

   To develop or strengthen something, such as a skill, business, or relationship.

   Entwickeln oder stärken

   • He built up his confidence by practicing daily.
   • They built up the company from scratch.
   • We need to build up our savings for the future.

   Synonymeaugmentboostcultivatedevelopenhanceestablishexpandfostergrowimproveincreasereinforcestrengthen

   Antonymedemolishdestroydismantleundermineweaken

3. Praise or promoteinformal

   To speak highly of someone or something to increase their reputation or popularity.

   Anpreisen

   • The coach built up the player's morale before the game.
   • Critics built up the movie as a masterpiece.
   • She built up her friend's achievements in the speech.

   Synonymeaggrandizeboostextolhypelaudpraisepromotepufftout

   Antonymebelittlecondemncriticizedecrydenigratedeprecatedisparage

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