Meaning of build on in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    build on

    Definitions

    1. be based on

    Examples

    • « of theories and claims, for example »
    • « What's this new evidence based on? »

Famous quotes

  • « It's an awesome responsibility, not only to maintain the level of success the NFL has, but to build on that. »
    Roger Goodell
  • « The old welfare system was hurting people by discouraging work and marriage. Welfare reform, and now this legislation, will build on the understanding that work and strong families are the foundation upon which we build our future. »
    Jim Talent
  • « If we would build on a sure foundation in friendship, we must love friends for their sake rather than for our own. »
    Charlotte Bronte
  • « People think that computer science is the art of geniuses but the actual reality is the opposite, just many people doing things that build on eachother, like a wall of mini stones. »
    Donald Knuth
  • « You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space. »
    Johnny Cash

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