Synonyms for

Constructing

Verb / kʌˈnstrʌktɪŋ / Another word for constructing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of building or putting something together.

Synonyms & similar words

reconstruct retrace fabricate construct make build manufacture building creating erecting forming making producing assembling fabricating raising arranging organizing establishing developing composing manufacturing engineering fashioning shaping

Synonyms by register

Formal

building erecting fabricating manufacturing

Informal

making putting together cobbling together

Literary

framing shaping forging

Antonyms

destroying demolishing deconstructing dismantling ruining wrecking

Common collocations

  • constructing a building
  • constructing a sentence
  • constructing a bridge
  • constructing a theory
  • constructing a model
  • constructing a plan
  • constructing a narrative

Word family

noun construction
verb construct
adjective constructive
adverb constructively

Usage note

While 'constructing' often refers to physical building, it can also be used abstractly for ideas or theories. Ensure the context clearly indicates the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The workers were constructing a new building downtown.
  2. My dad is good at constructing things with his hands.
  3. We are constructing a model airplane for science class.
  4. The architect is in charge of constructing the new stadium.
  5. The construction crew was busy constructing the bridge over the river.

Quotes

  • The human hand is a wonderful device. With it, we can scratch an itchy spot on our back, build a skyscraper, or construct a symphony.
  • The best way to predict the future is to design it, to construct it, to invest in it, and to enjoy it.
  • The essence of architecture is space and light and order. The eye is a lamp that must be fed with light, in order to create order out of chaos.

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