build
verb (used with object)
to construct (especially something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials.
has built
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present perfectof build (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ukraine has built a sprawling drone industry from scratch, hailed by President Volodymyr Zelensky as the best in the world.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Recent strong performance among tech stocks such as Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft has built overall confidence that the AI-hyperscale narrative can continue to drive gains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Although, in her tenure the local authority has built social housing for the first time in 40 years.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
When outdoor air is cooler, this can help remove heat that has built up indoors.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
The strength of the resulting earthquake depends on how much energy has built up in the fault before it budges, how much of the fault slips, and how far it moves.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
