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Definitions for Buildup

[1] a building up, as of military forces; increase in amount or number.
[2] a process of growth; strengthening; development: the buildup of heavy industry.
[3] an accumulation, as of a particular type of material: a buildup of salt deposits.
[4] an increase, as in potential, intensity, or pressure: A buildup of suspense began halfway through the movie.
[5] a progressive or sequential development: the buildup of helium atoms from hydrogen.
[6] praise or publicity designed to enhance a reputation or popularize someone or something: The studio spent $100,000 on the new star's buildup.
[7] a process of preparation designed to make possible the achievement of an ultimate objective: a lengthy buildup to a sales pitch.
[8] encouragement; a psychological lift: Every time I need a buildup, I look at her picture.

Words related to Buildup

enlargement, growth, escalation, expansion, stockpile, plug, load, publicity, increase, accretion, mass, advertising, heap, hype, puff, promotion, stack, store, gain

Words nearby Buildup

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Origin of Buildup

1925–30, Americanism ; noun use of verb phrase build up

Synonyms for Buildup

enlargement, escalation, expansion, growth, stockpile, accretion, advertising, gain, heap, hype, increase, load, mass, plug, promotion, publicity, puff, stack, store