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Built

/ˈbɪlt/

To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

📖 Definitions of "Built"

verb
  1. 1

    To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

  2. 2

    To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.

  3. 3

    To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.

  4. 4

    To establish a basis for (something).

noun
  1. 1

    Shape; build; form of structure.

    "the built of a ship"

adjective
  1. 1

    Well-built, muscular or toned.

🔄 Synonyms of "Built"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
improvedThat has been made better; enhanced.
reinforcedHaving been or containing reinforcement.
assembledformed by fitting or joining components together
made-upInvented or fabricated.
stackedArranged in a stack.
well-stacked(informal) Busty, having large breasts.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Built"

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WordDefinition
shapelyHaving a pleasing shape, pleasant to look at.
well-stacked(informal) Busty, having large breasts.
stackedArranged in a stack.
made-upInvented or fabricated.
improvedThat has been made better; enhanced.
collectivenounFormed by gathering or collecting; gathered into a mass, sum, or body.
reinforcedverbHaving been or containing reinforcement.
assembledverbformed by fitting or joining components together
fashionedIn style; fashionable.
bintnoun(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, derogatory) A woman, a girl.
setverb(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
madenoun(UK dialectal or obsolete) A grub or maggot.
thrownLaunched by throwing.
arranged(of a marriage) Having the match decided by someone other than the couple being married.
composedverbShowing composure.
supportedverbHelped or aided.
fabricatedFalse in the sense of made-up, constructed.
accruedHaving increased through accrual; having risen over time or due to financial transactions.
forgedverbFabricated by forging or at a forge, by working hot metal
tailoredAdjusted by a tailor, fitted.

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