Definitions & Examples
verb
Sense 1
"construct an equilateral triangle"
Derived:
construction
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Domain:
geometry
verb
Sense 2
"this little pig made his house out of straw"
"Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"
Verb group:
build
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something
verb
Sense 3
"construct a proof"
"construct an argument"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 4
"construct a sentence"
"construct a paragraph"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 5
"reconstruct the events of 20 years ago"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Something ----s somebody
noun
Sense 6
Opposites:
misconception
verb
Sense 7
"the company fabricates plastic chairs"
"They manufacture small toys"
Type of:
make
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
71%
Sense Count
7
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
48
Times Searched
1
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