builds on
Adds to foundation
Builds on means to use something as a foundation for further development.
A theory builds on earlier research; a sequel builds on the original's success.
The phrase implies addition and expansion rather than replacement: The new policy builds on existing programs rather than starting from scratch.
What you build on remains visible in what you create.
- augmentationAct of adding more
- groundworkFoundational preparation for something
- elaboratesAdds detail and complexity
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- predecessorOne who came first
solid foundation · stepping stone · refinement · basis · teamwork · innovation · enhancement · layer · synergy · cornerstone · evolution · leverage · springboard · expands · extends · next level · progression · framework
builds onreinvents
Radically remakes something existing
discards · abandons · ignores · disregards · tears down
builds ontears down
Destroys systematically
demolishes · undermines · dismantles · destroys · knocks down
builds onignores
Refuses to acknowledge
dismisses · disregards · breaks with · overlooks · rejects
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