Pull down and Put up

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Pull down verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.

Usage example: a powerful storm pulled down the old fishing shack, which had been immortalized in countless paintings

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Put up is an antonym for pull down.

Put up verb - To form by putting together parts or materials.

Usage example: plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens

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Pull down is an antonym for put up.

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