Assume
Assume verb - To take to or upon oneself.
Build upon and assume are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Build upon" instead a verb "Assume".
Nearby Words: assumption, assuming
Build upon
Build upon verb - Be based on; of theories and claims, for example.
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Synonyms for Build upon
Assume and build upon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assume" instead a verb "Build upon".
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