construct — to build or make something, typically a building, road, or machine
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to build or make something, typically a building, road, or machine
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈstrʌkt/
Example Sentences
- My little brother tried to construct a rocket from cardboard boxes, but it looked more like a giant sandwich!
- The professor asked us to construct our own theory about why teenagers sleep so much - I constructed the 'Netflix Theory'!
- The government plans to construct a new highway that will reduce travel time between the two cities.
construct
VERB[/kənˈstrʌkt/]
to build or make something, typically a building, road, or machine
Workers constructed a new bridge across the river in just one year.
Engineers constructed the skyscraper by connecting steel beams together. (Blocks + Building → Build step by step = Construct)
The workers constructed the bridge, connected every section, and completed the project successfully.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'construere', composed of 'com-' (together) and 'struere' (to pile up, build). This Latin verb was used in Roman times to describe the act of building or assembling structures.
Breakdown
com- (together) + struct (build, pile) + -ure (noun suffix) = construct
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“They plan to construct a new school building.”
“The lawyer tried to construct a strong argument for his client.”
“Gender roles are often seen as social constructs.”
“Readers construct meaning from the text they read.”
“Intelligence is a complex theoretical construct in psychology.”
📝Examples
“My little brother tried to construct a rocket from cardboard boxes, but it looked more like a giant sandwich!”
“The professor asked us to construct our own theory about why teenagers sleep so much - I constructed the 'Netflix Theory'!”
“The government plans to construct a new highway that will reduce travel time between the two cities.”
“Scientists construct hypotheses based on observations and previous research findings.”
“Children construct their understanding of the world through play and exploration.”
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