construct (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈstrʌkt/

Definition

To build or make something, especially a road, bridge, or building.

Examples

• They plan to construct a new office complex downtown.

• The team worked for months to construct the elaborate stage set.

• We need to construct a fence around the garden.

How to Use construct

construct a building (collocation)

To build a house, office, etc. — "The company will construct a new building next year."

construct a sentence (collocation)

To form a grammatically correct sentence. — "Learn how to construct a clear and concise sentence."

construct an argument (collocation)

To build a logical case or reasoning. — "The lawyer will construct a strong argument for the defense."

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