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Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Performing an Action (Upon)
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to count upon
[Verb]
to have confidence that someone will fulfill one's wishes or requests
Ex: Delegating tasks becomes more effective when you can count upon your colleagues to deliver quality work .
to hang upon
[Verb]
to depend on something for a particular outcome
Ex: Our travel plans hang upon the weather conditions at our destination .
to touch upon
[Verb]
to make a brief reference to a particular topic in the course of discussing something broader
Ex: The novel subtly touched upon the complexities of human relationships .
to decide upon
[Verb]
to make a choice or reach a conclusion after careful consideration
Ex: After evaluating multiple proposals , the board finally decided upon the contractor for the construction project .
to play upon
[Verb]
to take advantage of someone's feelings, fears, or weaknesses
Ex: Marketers sometimes play upon the desire for status and recognition in luxury campaigns .
to work upon
[Verb]
to dedicate time and effort to produce or fix something
Ex: The potter worked upon shaping the vase on the wheel.
to come upon
[Verb]
to encounter someone or something unexpectedly
Ex: As they strolled through the bustling market , they came upon a street musician playing a beautiful melody .
to fall upon
[Verb]
to encounter suddenly or unexpectedly
Ex: The news of the unexpected opportunity fell upon them like a pleasant surprise .
to hit upon
[Verb]
to suddenly have a great idea
Ex: During the meeting , our colleague hit upon a groundbreaking solution that resolved the issue .
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