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Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Wearing, Utilizing, or Consuming (On)

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

to use something as a basis for further development

Ex: The team aims to build on the strengths identified in the analysis .
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to capitalize on

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

Ex: The athlete aimed to capitalize on her strong performance to secure endorsement deals .
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to feed on

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

Ex: Certain plants are known to feed on insects as a supplementary source of nutrients .
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to have on

to be wearing an item of clothing or accessory

Ex: Do you have your raincoat on?It might rain later.
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to live on

to eat mainly one type of food, often in an unhealthy or unbalanced way

Ex: The children lived on junk food and sugary drinks , much to their parents ' dismay .
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to prey on

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

Ex: Some snakes prey on eggs , swallowing them whole .
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to pull on

to wear a garment by pulling it over one's body without fastening it

Ex: As the sun set, she pulled her beanie on for warmth.
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to put on
to put on
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to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

Ex: He put on a band-aid to cover the cut.
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to skimp on

to not provide enough time, money, or resources for something, which often leads to a lower-quality result or outcome

Ex: It 's important not to skimp on computer security software to protect your sensitive data from potential threats .
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to spend on

to use money in exchange for the purchase of a specific item or the utilization of a particular service

Ex: She spent a considerable amount on a designer dress for a special occasion.
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to throw on

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

Ex: He threw on his favorite shirt for the party .
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to try on
to try on
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to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Ex: They allowed her to try on the wedding dress before making a final decision .
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