(a) To build or erect (a structure, a city); also, to make or erect (an image); [quot.WBible(1)] to transform (something);--occas. without obj.; (b) fig. to build (the House of God, etc.).

(a) To found or establish (a city, a religious house); build up, settle, or cultivate (a region); (b) to fit out, equip, furnish (a college, city, etc.); to supply (land with crops); (c) to enact (a statute).

(a) To promote, advance (Christianity, Christian virtues); also, exalt; (b) to make (someone) prosper; to benefit (someone); to improve (something).

(a) To strengthen or confirm (someone) spiritually or morally; also, to instruct in Christian conduct or doctrine; (b) to grow strong in Christian faith or virtue; also, to be exalted; (c) iron., to make fit (for hell).