English / word
construct
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to build something; to create or form an idea, sentence, or argument
to build or form something by putting parts together; to build or form something by putting parts together
In context
01
They will construct a new bridge over the canal.
02
Students learn to construct clear sentences.
Synonyms
build,create,form
Antonyms
demolish,destroy,dismantle
Collocations
construct a building,construct a theory,construct a bridge
Verb forms
Past: constructed · Past participle: constructed · -ing: constructing