built upon

Definitions

To use something as a foundation or basis for further development or progress.

To increase or expand upon an existing structure, idea, or achievement.

Examples

The modern legal system is built upon centuries of historical precedent.

Their successful partnership was built upon a foundation of mutual trust and respect.

The new theory was built upon the groundbreaking research conducted by his predecessors.

Synonyms

developed expanded extended augmented based founded elaborated

Antonyms

ignored neglected abandoned discarded dismantled undermined weakened