upon

[əˈpɑːn]

Definition:
1. On.
2. A large number or amount of something.

Use 'upon' in a sentence:

1. Her actions brought reproach upon herself.
2. How much it costs depends upon how much you buy.
3. The man let his eyes settle upon Cross's face.
4. Music from the next room obtruded upon his thoughts.
5. He can always be relied upon for help.
6. How might the plans be improved upon?
7. His eye lit upon a small boat on the horizon.
8. He set the tray upon the table.
9. Are you intent upon destroying my reputation?
10. We looked out upon a scene of desolation and ruin.
11. At this moment an idea burst upon him — a glorious idea.
12. We must bring all our energies to bear upon the task.
13. Marx produced a new theory about historical change based upon conflict between competing groups.
14. The hostel is heavily reliant upon charity.
15. The city was walled and built upon a rock.
16. The rumours were eagerly seized upon by the local press.
17. The two designers settled upon a minimalist approach.
18. I looked upon the gift as a seal on our friendship.
19. She came upon him unawares when he was searching her room.
20. We had all the usual problems attendant upon starting a new business.
21. She hit upon the perfect title for her new novel.
22. Democracy is predicated upon the rule of law.
23. One day he chanced upon Emma's diary and began reading it.
24. Once upon a time there was a princess.
25. The government looks with favour upon the report's recommendations.
26. I now call upon the chairman to address the meeting.
27. I looked across the mountains, ridge upon ridge.
28. They insisted upon being given every detail of the case.
29. Upon conclusion of these studies, the patient was told that she had a severe problem.
30. The king was attended upon [ on ] by a number of servants.
31. Row upon row of women surged forwards.
32. Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess.
33. I'm sure he could be prevailed upon to give a talk.
34. It was a title bestowed upon him by the king.
35. She has entered upon the change of life.
36. Do you think she could be prevailed upon to do those things?
37. Already they were sweating as the sun beat down upon them.
38. The door on the left, upon entering the church, leads to the Crypt of St Issac.
39. The summer season was almost upon them again.
40. The agreement shall enter into force upon signature.
41. The sins of the fathers are visited upon the children.
42. He often values himself on [ upon ] his knowledge.
43. Her image is engraved upon my heart.
44. All payments are contingent upon satisfactory completion dates.
45. Volunteers from all walks of life are feeling put upon.
46. They fired ( their guns ) at [ on, upon ] the enemy.
47. Snow is sometimes found all summer long upon the highest peaks.
48. He propped his elbows upon a greasy counter.
49. We insist upon a definite answer.
50. As we turned the corner , we came upon a group of men who were waiting for the public house to open.
51. He had come half a dozen times to call upon his sister.
52. The man let his eyes settle upon Blume's face.
53. Blessing has descended upon the house.
54. Only take upon yourself those things that you know you can manage comfortably.
55. They heaped blame upon him.
56. The long-threatened storm was upon us.
57. The decision was based upon two considerations.
58. In her family, any expression of feeling was frowned upon.
59. This practice is frowned upon as being wasteful.
60. He bent forward and laid a kiss softly upon her forehead.
61. His comments were pounced upon by the press.
62. Political power depends upon economic strength.
63. Such learning methods encourage too great a reliance upon the teacher.
64. The wedding season is upon us.
65. Traditional stories make use of formulaic expressions like ‘ Once upon a time …’.