build on

verb

built on; building on; builds on

transitive verb

: to use as a foundation

building on past experience

Examples of build on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, after a 28-year World Cup absence, the national team is building on Norway’s domination of the last three Winter Olympics, leaving Milan Cortina in February with a record 18 golds and 41 total medals. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

But the investment case should be built on discipline, not nostalgia. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

The set for town and the Ingalls’ home was reportedly built on land in Cooks Creek, a community within Manitoba. — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Playing Nala is not only a chance to represent plus-size Black women from Miami, but builds on the show’s theme that people of all body types, gender orientations, race and backgrounds can be seen in leading roles. — Jalynn McDuffey, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for build on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon