The difference between Build and Strengthen

When used as verbs, build means to form (something) by combining materials or parts, whereas strengthen means to make strong or stronger.

Build is also noun with the meaning: the physique of a human body.

check bellow for the other definitions of Build and Strengthen

  1. Build as a verb (transitive):

    To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

  2. Build as a verb (transitive):

    To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.

  3. Build as a verb (transitive):

    To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.

  4. Build as a verb (transitive):

    To establish a basis for (something).

  5. Build as a verb (intransitive):

    To form by combining materials or parts.

  6. Build as a verb (intransitive):

    To develop in magnitude or extent.

  7. Build as a verb (transitive, computing):

    To construct (software) by compiling its source code.

  8. Build as a verb (intransitive, computing, of [[source code]]):

    To be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention.

    Examples:

    "This code won't build any more. Have you made any changes?"

  1. Build as a noun (countable, uncountable):

    The physique of a human body; constitution or structure of a human body.

    Examples:

    "Rugby players are of sturdy build."

  2. Build as a noun (computing, countable):

    Any of various versions of a software product as it is being developed for release to users.

    Examples:

    "The computer company has introduced a new prototype build to beta testers."

  3. Build as a noun (video games, slang, countable):

    Any structure, such as a building, statue, pool or forest, created by the player.

    Examples:

    "I made a build that looked like the Parthenon in that game."

  1. Strengthen as a verb (transitive):

    To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify; to reinforce.

    Examples:

    "to strengthen a limb, a bridge, an army;  to strengthen an obligation; to strengthen authority"

  2. Strengthen as a verb (transitive):

    To animate; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to fix in resolution; to hearten.

  3. Strengthen as a verb (transitive):

    To augment; to improve; to intensify.

  4. Strengthen as a verb (intransitive):

    To grow strong or stronger.

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