Usually means: Expand or improve existing foundation.
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▸ verb:  Synonym of build on

Similar:
build on, rest on, repose on, stand on the shoulders of, upbuild, outbuild, build up, improve upon, stand on someone's shoulders, press home, more...

Opposite:
dismantle, tear down, destroy, remove

Types:
improve, amend, reinforce, strengthen, augment, more...

Phrases:
to build upon, build upon previous work, more...

Adjectives:
back, claudent, under, inset, bottom, thwart, rear, underlying, indrawn, subject, transverse

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Similar:
build on, rest on, repose on, stand on the shoulders of, upbuild, outbuild, build up, improve upon, stand on someone's shoulders, press home, more...

Opposite:
dismantle, tear down, destroy, remove

Types:
improve, amend, reinforce, strengthen, augment, more...

Phrases:
to build upon, build upon previous work, more...

Adjectives:
back, claudent, under, inset, bottom, thwart, rear, underlying, indrawn, subject, transverse



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