Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of upbuild.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word upbuilds.

Examples

  • Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every joint with which it is supplied, when each part is working properly, makes bodily growth and upbuilds itself in love.

    Insight Scoop | The Ignatius Press Blog: 2009

  • Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every joint with which it is supplied, when each part is working properly, makes bodily growth and upbuilds itself in love.

    Quote of the Day 2009

  • It is a true remedy and tonic, which restores to health and upbuilds the cow's constitution.

    Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry Pratt Food Co.

  • Not only had the President's administration constructed, in the heart of the nation, the confidence which upbuilds between honest citizens, but his character had won the peculiar trust felt by the son for a wise and good father.

    Character and Death of Abraham Lincoln 1865

  • This institution of the Eucharist by our Lord is the means whereby we become united with Christ and with each other as a church, for, as St. Paul says, the goal of every Christian is to grow up in every way into Him Who is the head, into Christ, from Whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every joint with which it is supplied - makes bodily growth and upbuilds itself in love Eph.

    Archive 2007-01-01 2007

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.