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build into

build in·to
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bild in-too]
    • /bɪld ˈɪn tu/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bild in-too]
    • /bɪld ˈɪn tu/

Definitions of build into words

  • verb build into to make (something) a definite part of (a contract, agreement, etc) 3
  • verb with object build into to construct (especially something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials: to build a house. 1
  • verb with object build into to establish, increase, or strengthen (often followed by up): to build a business; to build up one's hopes. 1
  • verb with object build into to mold, form, or create: to build boys into men. 1
  • verb with object build into to base; found: a relationship built on trust. 1
  • verb with object build into Games. to make (words) from letters. to assemble (cards) according to number, suit, etc., as in melding. 1

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Origin of build into

First appearance:

before 1150
One of the 7% oldest English words
before 1150; Middle English bilden, Old English byldan, derivative of bold, variant of botl dwelling, house

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Parts of speech for Build into

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

build into popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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