Builds — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb phrase /ˈbild/ (verb) /kən-ˈsen(t)-səs/ (noun) /ˈjer-ē-ˌbild/ (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Builds

Builds (noun)

  1. form or mode of structure, make; especially, bodily conformation of a person or animal
  2. a version or iteration of a product or component
  3. general agreement (as of opinion or fact) among a group of people or things
  4. the judgment arrived at by most of those concerned
  5. group solidarity in sentiment and belief

Builds (verb)

  1. to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole, construct
  2. to cause to be constructed
  3. to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base
  4. to make an integral part of something
  5. to use as a foundation
  6. to develop gradually by increments
  7. to promote the health, strength, esteem, or reputation of
  8. to accumulate or develop appreciably
  9. to build cheaply and flimsily
  10. to develop or organize (something) by using (something, such as an idea) as its main or central part

Builds (phrase)

  1. to stimulate to vigorous action
  2. to make an integral part of

Word Forms of Builds

Inflections: built, building, built in, building in, builds in, built on, building on, builds on, built up, building up, builds up, jerry-built, jerry-building, built around, building around, builds around

Derived words: builder-upper (noun), jerry-builder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Builds

derivative of build:1

First known use: 1667

Frequently Asked Questions about Builds

What does "Builds" mean?

"Builds" means form or mode of structure, make; especially, bodily conformation of a person or animal. As an a noun, a verb and a phrase, it is defined as: form or mode of structure, make; especially, bodily conformation of a person or animal. It has 17 distinct senses.

Is "Builds" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Builds" can be used as a noun, a verb and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Builds"?

"Builds" is pronounced /ˈbild/ as a verb, /kən-ˈsen(t)-səs/ as a noun and /ˈjer-ē-ˌbild/ as a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Builds"?

"Builds" comes from derivative of build:1. First known use: 1667.

What does "Builds" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Builds" means: form or mode of structure, make; especially, bodily conformation of a person or animal; a version or iteration of a product or component; general agreement (as of opinion or fact) among a group of people or things.

What does "Builds" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Builds" means: to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole, construct; to cause to be constructed; to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base.

What does "Builds" mean as a phrase?

As a phrase, "Builds" means: to stimulate to vigorous action; to make an integral part of.

What are the forms of "Builds"?

The word forms of "Builds" include built, building, built in, building in, builds in, built on, building on, builds on, built up, building up, builds up, jerry-built, jerry-building, built around, building around and builds around.