Phrasal verbs · by particle

upon

23Verbs

Act uponTake action because of something like information received

Chance uponFind something by accident

Come uponFind by chance

Count uponExpect something to happen and base plans on it

Decide uponChoose, select

Draw uponExploit or use knowledge, skills or information for a specific purpose or aim

Dwell uponSpend a lot of time on something

Embark uponStart a project or venture

Grow uponLike something that you didn't like at first

Hinge uponDepend very much or completely

Hit uponHave an idea

Leap uponShow interest in or try to use something to your advantage

Loose uponRelease or allow something bad to affect someone

Play uponExploit a weakness

Press uponPressure someone to accept something offered

Prey uponCatch and kill an animal for food

Strike uponHave a good idea

Stumble uponFind something accidentally

Touch uponMention

Trade uponExploit, use to your advantage

Urge uponPersuade or pressure to accept something

Wait uponProvide someone with what they require

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