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 …’.