built

• Descreve 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.

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

1. Physically strong or muscularA2informal

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

   Forte e musculoso

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

   Sinônimosbrawnybufffithuskymuscularstrappingsturdytoned

   Antônimosdelicatefeeblefrailpunyscrawnyweak

2. Constructed or madeA1formal

   Formed or created by assembling parts or materials.

   Construído

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfabricatedmademanufacturedput upraised

• Verbo que indica o processo de construir, edificar, criar ou desenvolver algo.

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

1. Construct physicallyA2formal

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

   Construir

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

   Sinônimosassembleconstructerectfabricatemakeput upraise

   Antônimosdemolishdestroydismantlerazeruin

2. Develop graduallyB1formal

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

   Desenvolver gradualmente

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

   Sinônimosaugmentboostdevelopenhanceestablishexpandgrowincreaseintensifystrengthen

   Antônimosdestroyerodeundermineweaken

3. B1formal

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

   Criar ou estabelecer

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

   Sinônimoscreatecultivatedevelopestablishforgeformfoundinstitute

   Antônimosdemolishdestroyruinundermine

Variantes phrasalbuild inbuild onbuild upbuild upon