Wearing, Utilizing, or Consuming (On)
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to use something as a basis for further development
The company plans to build on its reputation for quality service.
View Full Definitionto use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit
She capitalized on her experience to get a better paying job.
View Full Definitionto 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.
View Full Definitionto be wearing an item of clothing or accessory
She had her new dress on for the party.
View Full Definitionto remain alive
The old woman lived on for many years after her husband passed away.
View Full Definitionto hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
View Full Definitionto wear a garment by pulling it over one's body without fastening it
Feeling cold, she pulled on a cozy sweater.
View Full Definitionto place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.
I always put on my helmet before riding my bike.
View Full Definitionto 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.
View Full Definitionto 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.
View Full Definitionto put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care
I'll just throw a jacket on before we leave.
View Full Definitionto 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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