Definition of Build on

1. Verb. Be based on; of theories and claims, for example. "What's this new evidence based on?"

Exact synonyms: Build Upon, Repose On, Rest On
Generic synonyms: Depend On, Depend Upon, Devolve On, Hinge On, Hinge Upon, Ride, Turn On
Specialized synonyms: Owe

Definition of Build on

1. Verb. (transitive) to add additional components to a previously constructed framework or device so that additional or improved functionality is obtained or created ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Build On

buhr
buhrs
buhrstone
buhrstones
buik
buiks
build
build-to
build-up
build-ups
build a better mousetrap
build a fire under
build castles in the air
build in
build into
build on
build on sand
build up
build upon
buildability
buildable
builddown
builddowns
builded
builder
builder's bum
builder's cleavage
builder's tea
buildering
builders

Literary usage of Build on

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Look at Tomorrow's Tactical Air Forces by Lane Pierrot, Jo A. Vines, Shaun Black (1997)
"Option IIA: build on Existing Development Efforts One obvious way to modernize future forces would be to build on existing development efforts. ..."

2. History of Civilization in England by Henry Thomas Buckle (1883)
"Soon, however, they became bolder ; they began to build on their own account ; and, in 1719, the first vessel belonging to Greenock sailed for America.114 ..."

3. The Records of the Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn: The Black Books by James Douglas Walker, Lincoln's Inn (London, England) (1899)
"Mr Weedon's proposal to build on the east side of the garden shall be further considered. fo. 148. Council held on May 3rd, 1706. Ten Benchers present. ..."

4. A History of the Parish of Trinity Church in the City of New York by Morgan Dix, John Adams Dix, Leicester Crosby Lewis, Charles Thorley Bridgeman, Clifford P. Morehouse (1906)
"... Organists—Application for Permission to build on St. Paul's Churchyard Refused—Death of Dr. Ogilby—Destruction by Fire of St. Thomas's Church— Friendly ..."

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