build on

verb

built on; building on; builds on

transitive verb

: to use as a foundation
building on past experience

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The prosecution’s case is largely built on the defendant’s own words, including his book, podcast and documentary interviews and statements to police. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 Whether the brand promise of independence survives a business model built on agent territory sales is one of the next riddles for the housing market to solve. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Director Geethu Mohandas constructs the world as one built on competing loyalties, betrayal and personal redemption. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 What matters is that this brings together two like-minded companies built on a passion for personalized service and the most forward-thinking support systems in the industry. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for build on

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of build on was in 1562

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“Build on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build%20on. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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