construct

Definition

  • v. make by combining materials and parts
  • v. draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
  • v. create by linking linguistic units
  • v. create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts

Word forms

Past participle
constructed
Present participle
constructing
Third person singular
constructs
Past tense
constructed

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The engineers will construct a new bridge over the river.

  2. n.

    The main construct of the story is about friendship and loyalty.