depend upon vs build upon
build upon vs depend upondepend upon and build upon both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| depend upon | No | No | Yes | No |
| build upon | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
build upon is a hyponym of
depend upon; that is, build upon is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
depend upon:
- depend upon: be contingent on
- build upon: use as a basis for theories and claims
| depend upon (verb) | build upon (verb) |
|---|---|
| be contingent on | use as a basis for theories and claims |
| put trust in with confidence |
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