What does build on mean?

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build on

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. repose on, rest on, build on, build uponverb

    be based on; of theories and claims, for example

    "What's this new evidence based on?"

Wiktionary

  1. build onverb

    to add additional components to a previously constructed framework or device so that additional or improved functionality is obtained or created

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  1. build on

    To "build on" generally refers to using an existing idea, success, foundation or progress as a starting point to create, enhance, or develop something further. It could also mean to expand, improve, or add to something. It is often used in the context of discussions, plans, skills, knowledge, relationships, or projects.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of build on in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of build on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of build on in a Sentence

  1. Michael Froman:

    This pace of engagement is impressive, but shouldn't be surprising for what President Obama declared the 'defining partnership of the 21st century', our task is to build on our mutual interests, with mutual respect, and deliver on the promise of that partnership.

  2. Stephen Lawson:

    Our campaign has and will continue to focus solely on the issues that Floridians care about and uniting our state as we continue to build on our success.

  3. Mary Barra:

    I see it as a real opportunity and a foundation that we can build on.

  4. Mike Pence:

    Even President Bill Clinton calls ObamaCare a crazy plan. But Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine want to build on ObamaCare.

  5. Rachel Lloyd:

    I've worked really hard to build a program that had options, we were able to say, look, you can leave this life, and here are the options. They may not be amazing options initially, but we know we can help you build on them, and we can support you through college. Then, there were jobs available. Now it's like none of that stuff means anything.

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