to use something as a basis for further development
Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Wearing, Utilizing, or Consuming (On)
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to build on
[verb]
Ex:
The
author
decided
to
build on
the
characters
from
her
previous
novel
.
to capitalize on
[verb]
to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit
Ex:
They
plan
to
capitalize on
the
current
trend
and
launch
a
related
product
.
to live on
[verb]
to eat mainly one type of food, often in an unhealthy or unbalanced way
Ex:
The
athlete
lived on
protein shakes
and
energy bars
to
fuel
their
training
.
to prey on
[verb]
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Ex:
The
predatory
cat
preyed on
a
mouse
that
had
ventured
too
far from
its
burrow
.
to pull on
[verb]
to wear a garment by pulling it over one's body without fastening it
Ex:
Before
heading out
,
she
pulled on
her
favorite
pair
of
socks
.
to skimp on
[verb]
to not provide enough time, money, or resources for something, which often leads to a lower-quality result or outcome
Ex:
The
restaurant
owner
refused
to
skimp on
ingredients
,
ensuring
the
dishes
maintained
their
high
standards
.
to spend on
[verb]
to use money in exchange for the purchase of a specific item or the utilization of a particular service
Ex: