Build Upon (Verb)
Meaning
Be based on; of theories and claims, for example; "What's this new evidence based on?".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The new scientific theory will build upon the groundbreaking research of the previous decade to provide even more insight into the subject.
- These claims build upon outdated information and lack credibility in the modern context.
- Her argument builds upon the premise that climate change is largely caused by human activity and neglect.
- What's this new spin-off based upon, and will it have any connection to the original series or will it just build upon the same universe.
- The researchers felt that their entire study would build upon some underlying data that was never fully proven, calling its legitimacy into question.