build up

Speech parts

1. build up - Noun

2. build up - Verb

Meaning

prepare oneself for a military confrontation

form or accumulate steadily

bolster or strengthen

enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages

change the use of and make available or usable

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Alternative names

build-up

Synonyms

fortify develop build progress reinforce gird work up flack form built building growth close increase overfeeding
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Antonyms

burke ream lower prevent date butcher
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Hypernyms

better increase develop improve amend ameliorate

Hyponyms

settle forearm redevelop rearm re-arm

Examples

The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East Source: Internet

troops are building up on the Iraqi border Source: Internet

Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly Source: Internet

Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border Source: Internet

We worked up courage Source: Internet

build up confidence Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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