build upon

• Verbe à particule utilisé pour désigner l'action de se servir de quelque chose comme base ou fondement pour un développement ou une amélioration ultérieure.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of using something as a foundation or basis for further development or improvement.

indénombrable · verbe irrégulier · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. Develop furtherformal

   To use something as a basis for further development or improvement.

   s'appuyer sur pour développer

   • The new theory builds upon the work of previous scientists.
   • We need to build upon our existing strengths to succeed.
   • The architect built upon the original design to create a modern masterpiece.

   Synonymesbuild ondevelopenhanceextend

   Antonymesdemolishdestroyundermine

2. Rely onformal

   To depend on something as a foundation or support.

   s'appuyer sur

   • The company's success builds upon the trust of its customers.
   • His argument builds upon the assumption that everyone agrees.
   • The project builds upon the community's support.

   Synonymescount ondepend onhinge onlean onrely onrest on

Verbe de basebuild