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build up

build up


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb develop: to increase or develop gradually, or make something do this
Traffic is building up on the interstate.

2. transitive verb praise excessively: to emphasize or exaggerate the good qualities of somebody or something
I expected someone more impressive after the way she built him up.

3. transitive verb make somebody stronger and healthier: to make somebody stronger and healthier, especially by feeding

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