upbuild

[ uhp-bild ]

verb (used with object)

, up·built, up·build·ing.

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

upbuild

/ ʌpˈbɪld /

verb

1. tr to build up; enlarge, increase, etc

Derived Forms

• upˈbuilder, noun

Other Words From

• up·builder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of upbuild¹

First recorded in 1505–15; up- + build

Example Sentences

Earnest and zealous in his efforts to upbuild the church, his labors wrought good results.

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Within two years over 100,000 adventurous men came, and many remained to help upbuild San Francisco and California.

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Almost coincident with Germany's increased efforts to upbuild its navy, a change had been made in the incumbency of the admiralty.

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Love in Shadow has two sacred ministers, Oblivion and Faith, one to heal, the other to renovate and upbuild.

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These virtues are especially fitted to upbuild and to maintain the feudal order of society.

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