Wearing, Utilizing, or Consuming (On): English Vocabulary List

to use something as a basis for further development

"We can build on this success."

"The young athlete hopes to build on her recent success at the national championships and qualify for the Olympic team next year."

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

"He capitalizes on every business opportunity."

"The company hopes to capitalize on the growing demand for organic food by launching a new product line."

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

"Cattle feed on grass."

"The owls feed on small rodents and insects that they hunt at night in the dark forest."

to be wearing an item of clothing or accessory

"What do you have on?"

"She looked quite stylish today, and I admired the elegant scarf she had on around her neck."

to wear a garment by pulling it over one's body without fastening it

"Pull on your boots quickly please."

"She pulled on her warm boots before going outside to play in the snow with her little brother."

to not provide enough time, money, or resources for something, which often leads to a lower-quality result or outcome

"Do not skimp on quality."

"Do not skimp on the quality of the ingredients when you are cooking for guests because they will be able to taste the difference."

to use money in exchange for the purchase of a specific item or the utilization of a particular service

"Spend money on experiences."

"She decided to spend her bonus money on a new laptop for her studies instead of buying expensive clothes."

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

"Throw on a jacket before leaving."

"She was running late so she just threw on a pair of jeans and a t shirt before rushing out the door to catch her bus."

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

"Try on this jacket before buying."

"You should try on the jacket before buying it to make sure it fits you properly."

to eat mainly one type of food, often in an unhealthy or unbalanced way

"They live on rice."

"Many people in developing countries are forced to live on a monotonous diet of rice and beans due to scarcity."

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

"Lions prey on zebras."

"Sharks are apex predators that often prey on smaller fish and marine mammals."

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

"Put on your coat outside."

"She needs to put on her coat and boots before going outside into the cold snow."