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construct
noun
1 construct
An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.
synonyms: concept, conception.
Dutch: opvatting, construeren, ontwerp, model, begrip, concept
Polish: koncept, minuta
verb
1 construct
Make by combining materials and parts:
— Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer.
synonyms: build, make.
Dutch: bouwen, timmeren
2 construct
Put together out of artificial or natural components or parts.
synonyms: fabricate, manufacture.
Roget 161:
produce,
perform,
operate,
do,
make,
gar,
form,
construct,
fabricate,
frame,
contrive,
manufacture;
weave,
forge,
coin,
carve,
chisel;
build,
raise,
edify,
rear,
erect,
put together,
set up,
run up;
establish,
constitute,
compose,
organize,
institute;
achieve,
accomplish
etc.
(complete)
729.
flower,
bear fruit,
fructify,
teem,
ean†,
yean†,
farrow,
drop,
pup,
kitten,
kindle;
bear,
lay,
whelp,
bring forth,
give birth to,
lie in,
be brought to bed of,
evolve,
pullulate,
usher into the world.
make productive
etc.
168;
create;
beget,
get,
generate,
fecundate,
impregnate;
procreate,
progenerate†,
propagate;
engender;
bring into being,
call into being,
bring into existence;
breed,
hatch,
develop,
bring up.
induce,
superinduce;
suscitate†;
cause
etc.
153;
acquire
etc.
775.
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Dutch: fabriceren
3 construct
Draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions.
4 construct
Create by linking linguistic units.
5 construct
Create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts.
6 construct
Reassemble mentally:
— Reconstruct the events of 20 years ago.
synonyms: reconstruct, retrace.
Dutch: construeren
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