build upon — to use something as a foundation for further development or improvement
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use something as a foundation for further development or improvement
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪld əˈpɑːn/
Example Sentences
- Scientists build upon the discoveries of those who came before them.
- My little brother tried to build upon his Lego castle, but it collapsed because he was building upon a foundation made of jelly.
- This course builds upon the basic concepts you learned last semester.
build upon
VERB[/bɪld əˈpɑːn/]
to use something as a foundation for further development or improvement
Young architects build upon the master's original blueprint to design a taller tower.
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“Scientists build upon the discoveries of those who came before them.”
“My little brother tried to build upon his Lego castle, but it collapsed because he was building upon a foundation made of jelly.”
“This course builds upon the basic concepts you learned last semester.”
“He tried to build upon his one funny joke for the entire two-hour comedy show, and it was painfully awkward.”
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