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/
Korean meaning: 건물, 도로, 기계 등을 건설하거나 만들다
Korean pronunciation: 컨-스트럭트 (강세: 스트럭트)
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 building a house structure
He continues to conduct the construct even as aliens abduct!
🎤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.
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🔗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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