builds
verb/kõʃˈtɾoj/high
cons·troi
Definition
Third person singular present of the verb 'to build'. Means to construct, erect a structure, or create something systematically.
The company builds sustainable homes in the suburbs.
She builds trust with her clients through transparency.
Common collocations
builds housesbuilds bridgesbuilds a reputationbuilds a team
Idiomatic expressions
- builds castles in the air (makes unrealistic plans)
Etymology
Do latim 'construere', de 'con-' (junto) + 'struere' (amontoar, edificar).