built

Describes a person, especially a man, who has a strong, muscular, or well-proportioned body.

ruОписывает человека, особенно мужчину, с сильным, мускулистым или пропорциональным телосложением.esDescribe a una persona, especialmente un hombre, con un cuerpo fuerte, musculoso o bien proporcionado.frQualifie une personne, surtout un homme, au corps fort, musclé ou bien proportionné ; se dit aussi d'un objet construit de manière solide.deBeschreibt einen Menschen, besonders einen Mann, mit kräftigem, muskulösem oder gut proportioniertem Körperbau.ptDescreve uma pessoa, geralmente um homem, com corpo forte, musculoso ou bem proporcionado, com boa forma física; também pode indicar que alguém tem uma constituição física definida ou impressionante.zh形容人，尤指男性，体格强壮、肌肉发达或身材匀称。arيُستعمل لوصف الشخص، وخاصة الرجل، بأنه ذو بنية جسدية قوية وعضلية ومتناسقة. ويشير إلى امتلاك جسم ممتلئ وصلب.

1. Physically strong or muscular A2 informal

   Having a strong, well-developed, or muscular body.

   • He is a very built man from years of weightlifting.
   • The athlete is tall and built.
   • She is naturally built with broad shoulders.

   ruМускулистыйesForzudo, musculosofrbâtideMuskulösptForte e musculosozh肌肉发达arقوي البنية

   Sinônimos: brawnybufffithuskymuscularstrappingsturdytoned

   Antônimos: delicatefeeblefrailpunyscrawnyweak

2. Constructed or made A1 formal

   Formed or created by assembling parts or materials.

   • The house is built of brick and stone.
   • This bridge was built over a hundred years ago.
   • The car is built for speed and efficiency.

   ruПостроенныйesconstruidofrconstruit, fabriquédeGebautptConstruídozh建造的arمَبْنِيّ

   Sinônimos: fabricatedmademanufacturedput upraised

• more built comparative form
• most built superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of constructing, creating, or developing something.

ruГлагол, обозначающий процесс строительства, создания или развития чего-либо.esVerbo que denota el proceso de construir, crear o desarrollar algo, ya sea físico o abstracto.frVerbe désignant le processus de construction, de création ou de développement de quelque chose.deVerb, das den Prozess des Bauens, Errichtens, Schaffens oder Entwickelns von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica o processo de construir, edificar, criar ou desenvolver algo.zh动词，指通过组合材料或部件来建造、修建某物的过程，也指逐步创建、发展或建立抽象事物。arفعل يدل على عملية البناء أو التشييد أو الإنشاء أو التطوير.

1. Construct physically A2 formal

   To make something by putting materials together, especially buildings or structures.

   • They are building a new house next door.
   • Workers built the bridge in just two years.
   • The company builds custom furniture.

   ruСтроитьesconstruir físicamentefrConstruire (physiquement)deBauenptConstruirzh建造arبناء

   Sinônimos: assembleconstructerectfabricatemakeput upraise

   Antônimos: demolishdestroydismantlerazeruin

2. Develop gradually B1 formal

   To develop or increase something over time, like strength, business, or relationships.

   • She built a successful career in marketing.
   • He built up his muscle strength through exercise.
   • They built a strong friendship over the years.

   ruРазвивать постепенноesDesarrollar gradualmentefrDévelopper progressivementdeAllmählich aufbauenptDesenvolver gradualmentezh逐步发展arالتطوير التدريجي

   Sinônimos: augmentboostdevelopenhanceestablishexpandgrowincreaseintensifystrengthen

   Antônimos: destroyerodeundermineweaken

3. Create or establish B1 formal

   To create or establish something abstract, like a reputation or system.

   • The team built a new software application.
   • He built a reputation as a reliable expert.
   • Governments build policies to address economic issues.

   ruСоздаватьesCrear o establecerfrConstruire (sens abstrait)deAufbauenptCriar ou estabelecerzh建立arإنشاء وتأسيس

   Sinônimos: createcultivatedevelopestablishforgeformfoundinstitute

   Antônimos: demolishdestroyruinundermine

• built past participle
• built past simple
• building present participle
• builds third person singular

Variantes phrasal: build inbuild onbuild upbuild upon