Construct
/kənˈstrʌkt/
To construct means to build or make something by putting different parts together, like when you create a model with blocks or assemble a piece of furniture.
Examples
- In science class, we learned how to construct a model of the solar system using different-sized balls to represent each planet and their distances from the sun.
- My brother and I decided to construct a treehouse in the backyard, and we spent the whole weekend gathering materials and planning how it would look when it was finished.
- During art class, we got to construct our own sculptures using clay, which allowed us to express our creativity and imagination in a fun way.
Synonyms
build
create
assemble
make
fabricate
put together
Antonyms
destroy
demolish
break
ruin
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