third-person singular verb
It makes a house, wall, road, or other structure by putting parts together.
The company builds affordable homes in the area.
Each year, the city builds new roads.
American English
How to pronounce builds
verbB1Very common word
BIHLDZ
/bɪldz/
One syllable.
Form of build
It makes a house, wall, road, or other structure by putting parts together.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
It creates or develops something over time through effort or by adding parts.
Regular exercise builds strength and endurance.
She builds trust by keeping her promises.
Useful expressions
To increase or strengthen something gradually.
Regular practice builds up your confidence.
To use an idea, plan, or success as a starting point for further development.
Her new course builds on the one she taught last year.
To include something as part of a larger thing.
The designer built extra storage into the table.
Related words & forms
Use built for the past and past participle, not builded.