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to build on
[phrase form: build]
01
to use something as a basis for further development
Transitive: to build on an existing resource
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
on
Base verb
build
Present tense
build on
3rd person singular
builds on
Present participle
building on
Past simple
built on
Past participle
built on
Examples
The company plans to build on its reputation for quality service.
