construct(n = noun.cognition) concept, conception - an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances; Array
is a kind of idea, thought
has particulars: conceptualisation, conceptuality, conceptualization, notion, category, regulation, rule, attribute, dimension, property, abstract, abstraction, quantity, division, part, section, whole, law, natural law, law, law of nature, lexicalized concept, hypothesis, possibility, theory, fact, linguistic rule, rule

1.  construct(v = verb.creation) build, make - make by combining materials and parts; "this little pig made his house out of straw"; "Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer"
is one way to create, make
Derived forms noun construction₁, noun constructor₁
Sample sentences: The men construct the bookshelves

2.  construct(v = verb.creation) fabricate, manufacture - put together out of artificial or natural components or parts; "the company fabricates plastic chairs"; "They manufacture small toys"; "He manufactured a popular cereal"
is one way to make
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something

3.  construct(v = verb.contact) Array - draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions; "construct an equilateral triangle"
is one way to delineate, describe, draw, line, trace
Derived form noun construction₅
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

4.  construct(v = verb.creation) Array - create by linking linguistic units; "construct a sentence"; "construct a paragraph"
is one way to create by mental act, create mentally
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

5.  construct(v = verb.creation) Array - create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts; "construct a proof"; "construct an argument"
is one way to create by mental act, create mentally
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

6.  construct(v = verb.cognition) reconstruct, retrace - reassemble mentally; "reconstruct the events of 20 years ago"
is one way to conjecture, hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, suppose, theorise, theorize
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

1.  To put together the constituent parts of (something) in their proper place and order; to build; to form; to make; as, to construct an edifice. [1913 Webster]

2.  To devise; to invent; to set in order; to arrange; as, to construct a theory of ethics.

   Formed by, or relating to, construction, interpretation, or inference. [1913 Webster]

construct, v. & n.
--v.tr.
1 make by fitting parts together; build, form (something physical or abstract).
2 Geom. draw or delineate, esp. accurately to given conditions (construct a triangle).
--n.
1 a thing constructed, esp. by the mind.
2 Linguistics a group of words forming a phrase.

Derivative:
constructor n.

Etymology:
L construere construct- (as com-, struere pile, build)

VB  produce, perform, operate, do, make, gar, form, construct, fabricate, frame, contrive, manufacture, weave, forge, coin, carve, chisel, build, raise, edify, rear, erect, put together, set up, run up, establish, constitute, compose, organize, institute, achieve, accomplish, flower, bear fruit, fructify, teem, ean, yean, farrow, drop, pup, kitten, kindle, bear, lay, whelp, bring forth, give birth to, lie in, be brought to bed of, evolve, pullulate, usher into the world, make productive, create, beget, get, generate, fecundate, impregnate, procreate, progenerate, propagate, engender, bring into being, call into being, bring into existence, breed, hatch, develop, bring up, induce, superinduce, suscitate, cause, acquire.