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Wearing, Utilizing, or Consuming (On)

12 Words

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build on
1.
build on
Verb

to use something as a basis for further development

The company plans to build on its reputation for quality service.

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capitalize on
2.
capitalize on
Verb

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

She capitalized on her experience to get a better paying job.

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feed on
3.
feed on
Verb

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

The caterpillars feed on the leaves of the plant to fuel their metamorphosis into butterflies.

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have on
4.
have on
Verb

to be wearing an item of clothing or accessory

She had her new dress on for the party.

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live on
5.
live on
Verb

to remain alive

The old woman lived on for many years after her husband passed away.

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prey on
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prey on
Verb

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

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pull on
Verb

to wear a garment by pulling it over one's body without fastening it

Feeling cold, she pulled on a cozy sweater.

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put on
8.
put on
Verb

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

I always put on my helmet before riding my bike.

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skimp on
Verb

to not provide enough time, money, or resources for something, which often leads to a lower-quality result or outcome

She decided not to skimp on her education and invested in high-quality textbooks.

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spend on
Verb

to use money in exchange for the purchase of a specific item or the utilization of a particular service

She spent a significant amount of money on a brand new laptop for her work.

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throw on
Verb

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

I'll just throw a jacket on before we leave.

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try on
12.
try on
Verb

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Can I try these sunglasses on to see how they look on me?

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