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

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Its latest film, “Masters of the Universe,” opens this weekend, as Mattel looks to build on that previous success and continue extending its signature toy brands into the entertainment arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Likewise, any future transgressions will build on the picture of his character that is coming into view.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The projects will build on France’s strategic advantages, including its advanced grid infrastructure, industrial land availability, engineering talent, and strong national commitment to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The review forms part of wider efforts to build on the Online Safety Act, with ministers saying it will help shape future laws on how young people use the internet.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“Certainly they cannot build on it; it is a swamp, meant only for rice-growing.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

build on

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