Definitions

build on

VERB

bank on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

believe in bet on count on lean on look to rely on

WEAK

assume be sure about gamble on reckon on stake trust venture wager

VERB

reckon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

surmise

STRONG

assume believe conjecture expect fancy gather guess suspect take think understand

WEAK

bank on bargain for be of the opinion count on depend on plan on rely on trust in

Antonyms

STRONG

disbelieve misunderstand

WEAK

subtract

VERB

trust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

count on depend on look to

STRONG

accredit assume expect hope imagine presume suppose surmise take

WEAK

bank on be convinced bet bottom dollar on bet on calculate on confide in gamble on have faith in lay money on lean on place confidence in place trust in reckon on rely upon swear by take at face value think likely

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain disbelieve know reject

WEAK

distrust hold keep mistrust

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Now, with the child cruelty register, we are building on that progress, giving safeguarding teams the tools and visibility they need to prevent further abuse," said Paula.

From BBC

This work builds on a study the group first published in 2009.

From Science Daily

The landmark building on the city centre's Castle Street has royal connections.

From BBC

Dr Tamara Griffiths, president of the British Association of Dermatologists, welcomed the research but recommended more: "Further data with targeted, robust dermatological studies are required to build on the promise raised by this systematic review."

From BBC

Even as technology slid, software stocks continued to build on this week’s quiet recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal

build on

Example Sentences

Related Words