Main entry: concept, conception, construct
Definition: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Main entry: construct, reconstruct, retrace
Definition: reassemble mentally
Usage: reconstruct the events of 20 years ago
Main entry: construct
Definition: draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
Usage: construct an equilateral triangle
Main entry: construct, fabricate, manufacture
Definition: put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
Usage: the company fabricates plastic chairs; They manufacture small toys; He manufactured a popular cereal
Main entry: construct, make, build
Definition: make by combining materials and parts
Usage: this little pig made his house out of straw; Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer
Main entry: construct
Definition: create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts
Usage: construct a proof; construct an argument
Main entry: construct
Definition: create by linking linguistic units
Usage: construct a sentence; construct a paragraph