builds character

A form of build character — To improve a person's character by developing personality traits such as resilience or responsibility.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of build character
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APA

builds character. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/builds%20character

MLA

“builds character.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/builds%20character. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “builds character,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/builds%20character.

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