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MsUY Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Build or built up?

Someone sent me this:

"Hi Krishia! How time flies...I remember during ta Loidz and my highschool days...
you were a baby and so tiny then! Look at you now! Well I guess it only means one thing ...
ta Loidz and I are getting older, huh?! I'm happy to see that you've grown into a fine lady!
God bless! =)"

I wanted to reply her with this:

"HAHA!
Hello! Thank you! Emotion: smile
Yes, time just flies. Back then, I was the baby. Now, you both have your own. And I am more happy to see that you built upa successful and happy family. Cheers! God bless! Emotion: smile"

Am I wrong for using built up? Or is there anything wrong you notice in my grammar? Please help. Any reply will be appreciated. Thank you! Emotion: big smile
  

Top answer

We don't use built (up) for a family. We use raised . And I am happy to see that you have now raised a successful and happy family of your own.

— CalifJim

  • We don't use built (up) for a family.
  • We use raised .
  • And I am happy to see that you have now raised a successful and happy family of your own.
  • Cheers!
  • CJ
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We don't use built (up) for a family. We use raised.

... And I am happy to see that you have now raised a successful and happy family of your own. Cheers! ...

CJ
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Oh, thank you CJ! It sounds better. Emotion: smile
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