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

Her new album, What to Make of These Mortal Hands, builds on this trajectory, building from some of her quietest moments into apocalyptic clamor. — James Gui, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026

In neighboring Cabarrus County, Democrats headed into Election Day hoping to build on their early voting turnout advantage and ride the winds of a favorable national environment. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

The company said the release is intended to encourage other researchers to build on the work and improve the technology. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

The new museum builds on a decade-long partnership between Keila-Joa Castle and the Alexandre Vassiliev Foundation in Paris, which has brought a series of fashion history exhibitions to the historic estate. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 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