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Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Depending, Trusting, or Encouraging (On)

Learn phrasal verbs with on used for depending on others, trusting people or situations, offering encouragement, and relying on support or expectations.

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Phrasal Verbs With 'On' & 'Upon'
to bank on

to put hope and trust in a person or thing

Ex: He's been banking on his skills to advance in his career. 
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to base on

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

Ex: The report is based on extensive research in the field. 
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to cheer on

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

Ex: The crowd will cheer you on if you give your best effort. 
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to count on

to put trust in something or someone

Ex: You can count on me to help you with the project; I'm always here for support. 
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to depend on

to be determined or affected by something else

Ex: The success of a startup company can depend on securing funding, market demand, and effective marketing strategies. 
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to egg on
to egg on
[Verb]

to encourage or provoke someone to do something, especially something risky

Ex: Sarah's friends egged her on to try bungee jumping during their vacation. 
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to found on

to be established or rooted in a specific idea, belief, or principle

Ex: The organization was accused of founding its policies on outdated principles. 
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to help on with

to assist someone in putting on a piece of clothing

Ex: Let me help you on with your jacket. 
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to hinge on

(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

Ex: The outcome of the game will hinge on the performance of the team's star player. 
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to lean on

to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability

Ex: The tired hiker is leaning on his walking stick for support. 
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to rely on

to have faith in someone or something

Ex: Parents often rely on teachers to provide a quality education for their children. 
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to ride on

to achieve success or progress based on the outcome of a particular situation or circumstance

Ex: His entire career success rides on the outcome of this project. 
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to spur on

to provide encouragement and motivation for someone

Ex: His success story spurred on many aspiring entrepreneurs in the community. 
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