builds
Erects from scratch
Builds is the third-person singular of build, meaning to construct or assemble something from parts: She builds furniture in her garage.
Extended uses cover anything created systematically—building a case, building a reputation, building muscle.
As a noun, builds are particular configurations or versions: The latest builds of the software fix that bug.
In gaming, a build is a character's setup of stats, skills, and equipment: What build are you running?
Cause gradual growth
- growIncrease in size
- expandIncrease in size
- progressMovement toward improvement
- evolveChange gradually over time
advance · improve · mature · transform · establish · cultivate · nurture · momentum
Join parts together
- erectVertical in position
- constructBuild systematically
- frameSupporting outer structure
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
fabricate · foundation · scaffold · blueprint · materials · lumber · concrete · steelwork
Arranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
- preparationArranging things in advance
- executionCompleting a planned task
deployment · campaign · coordination · maneuvers · approach · positioning · setup · configuration
Contractile body tissue
- gymExercise facility
- weightsHeavy objects for lifting
- repsExercise iteration count
- setsGrouped items together
workout · protein · bulk · cutting · hypertrophy · strength · fitness · trainer
Collect in quantity
- accumulateGather gradually
- gatherBring or come together
- compileCollect into unified whole
- stockpileAccumulated reserve supply
collection · inventory · portfolio · wealth · savings · reserves · equity · assets
Nature, symbol, or role
- loadoutSelected equipment configuration
- specDesign requirement document
- metaSelf-aware or transcendent
- talent treeBranching ability unlock structure
skill tree · class · stats · gear · items · deck · strategy · optimization
develop
Cause gradual growth
evolve · advance · improve · mature · transform · establish · cultivate · nurture · momentum · traction
assemble
Join parts together
structure · fabricate · foundation · scaffold · blueprint · materials · lumber · concrete · steelwork · carpentry
planning
Arranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
- preparationArranging things in advance
execution · deployment · campaign · coordination · maneuvers · approach · positioning · setup · configuration · formation
muscles
Contractile body tissue
sets · workout · protein · bulk · cutting · hypertrophy · strength · fitness · trainer · pump
amass
Collect in quantity
- accumulateGather gradually
- gatherBring or come together
- compileCollect into unified whole
stockpile · collection · inventory · portfolio · wealth · savings · reserves · equity · assets · nest egg
character
Nature, symbol, or role
- loadoutSelected equipment configuration
- specDesign requirement document
- metaSelf-aware or transcendent
talent tree · skill tree · class · stats · gear · items · deck · strategy · optimization · minmax
- createscreates, invents, devises, designs, produces
- MOBAsMOBA, heroes, champions, minion, creeps
- roguelikespermadeath, procedural generation, runs, roguelite, restart loop
- presentationspresentation, slides, slide, keynote, slideshow
- programsprograms, program, software, applications, apps
- settingssetting, default, settings, template, configure
buildsdemolishes
Tears down completely
destroys · razes · tears down · wrecks · knocks down
- build upGrow by increments
- building blocksBasic units for construction
- apartment buildingMulti-story residential structure
- building upIncreasing gradually
- built upIncreased through accumulation
- office buildingStructure for professional work
build, building, built, builder, rebuild, rebuilt, build up, buildup, rebuilding