upbuild

[ uhp-bild ]

/ ʌpˈbɪld /

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verb (used with object), up·built, up·build·ing.

to build up, as with the result of establishing, increasing, enlarging, or fortifying.

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Origin of upbuild

First recorded in 1505–15; up- + build

OTHER WORDS FROM upbuild

up·build·er, noun

Words nearby upbuild

upbound, up-bow, upbraid, upbraiding, upbringing, upbuild, upburst, UPC, upcard, upcast, upcharge

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How to use upbuild in a sentence

Earnest and zealous in his efforts to upbuild the church, his labors wrought good results.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
Within two years over 100,000 adventurous men came, and many remained to help upbuild San Francisco and California.
The Road of a Thousand Wonders|Passenger Dept. Southern Pacific Co
Almost coincident with Germany's increased efforts to upbuild its navy, a change had been made in the incumbency of the admiralty.
The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8)|Various
Love in Shadow has two sacred ministers, Oblivion and Faith, one to heal, the other to renovate and upbuild.
The Divine Adventure etc. (Works vol. 4)|Fiona Macleod

These virtues are especially fitted to upbuild and to maintain the feudal order of society.
Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic|Sidney L. Gulick

British Dictionary definitions for upbuild

upbuild

/ (ʌpˈbɪld) /

verb -builds, -building or -built

(tr) to build up; enlarge, increase, etc

Derived forms of upbuild

upbuilder, noun

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