Construct (Verb)
Meaning 1
Draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions; "construct an equilateral triangle".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The company will construct a new factory in the outskirts of the city to meet growing demand.
- She constructed a makeshift shelter using branches and leaves to protect herself from the storm.
- The inventor constructed a working prototype of his robotic arm using recycled parts.
- The ancient civilization constructed elaborate monuments to honor their gods.
- The artist constructed a large sculpture using a combination of steel and recycled plastic.
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Meaning 3
Create by linking linguistic units; "construct a sentence"; "construct a paragraph".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 4
Reassemble mentally; "reconstruct the events of 20 years ago".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 5
Put together out of artificial or natural components or parts; "the company fabricates plastic chairs"; "They manufacture small toys"; "He manufactured a popular cereal".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 6
Create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts; "construct a proof"; "construct an argument".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Philosophers use various methods to construct a logical argument that supports their theories and refute opposing viewpoints.
- Engineers rely on mathematical formulas and scientific concepts to construct a stable and efficient structural design for buildings.
- Lawyers often use precedents and case law to construct a persuasive legal argument that can sway the judge's decision.
- Educators help students to construct an essay or a research paper that effectively communicates their ideas and arguments.
- Researchers use experimental data and theoretical frameworks to construct a scientific explanation of natural phenomena.