Rest upon

verb phrase

To be based on something or rely on it.

The success of the project will rest upon the team's effort.
Visual representation of "rest upon" - To be based on something or rely on it.

Often appears as...

  • rest upon effort
  • rest upon facts
verb phrase

To be supported by or placed on top of something.

The book rest upon the table.
Visual representation of "rest upon" - To be supported by or placed on top of something.

Often appears as...

  • rest upon table
  • rest upon surface
verb phrase

To place trust or faith on someone or something.

Our hopes rest upon you.
Visual representation of "rest upon" - To place trust or faith on someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • rest upon faith
  • rest upon trust
verb phrase

To stop doing anything more, relieving someone or something of any further worry or work.

Having completed the task, you can now rest upon your laurels.
Visual representation of "rest upon" - To stop doing anything more, relieving someone or something of any further worry or work.

Often appears as...

  • rest upon laurels
  • rest upon efforts

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To be based on something or rely on it.

The success of the project will rest upon the team's effort.
Visual representation of "rest upon" - To be based on something or rely on it.

Often appears as...

  • rest upon effort
  • rest upon facts
verb phrase

To be supported by or placed on top of something.

The book rest upon the table.
Visual representation of "rest upon" - To be supported by or placed on top of something.

Often appears as...

  • rest upon table
  • rest upon surface
verb phrase

To place trust or faith on someone or something.

Our hopes rest upon you.
Visual representation of "rest upon" - To place trust or faith on someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • rest upon faith
  • rest upon trust
verb phrase

To stop doing anything more, relieving someone or something of any further worry or work.

Having completed the task, you can now rest upon your laurels.
Visual representation of "rest upon" - To stop doing anything more, relieving someone or something of any further worry or work.

Often appears as...

  • rest upon laurels
  • rest upon efforts

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "rest upon"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Project Basis

Describes the essential support or condition for something to function or succeed.

Illustration for Project Basis
His argument rests upon questionable data.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implied Responsibility

Highlights someone's role in the outcome of a situation.

Illustration for Implied Responsibility
The future of the company rests upon his decision.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Project Basis

Describes the essential support or condition for something to function or succeed.

Illustration for Project Basis
His argument rests upon questionable data.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implied Responsibility

Highlights someone's role in the outcome of a situation.

Illustration for Implied Responsibility
The future of the company rests upon his decision.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Project Basis

Describes the essential support or condition for something to function or succeed.

Illustration for Project Basis
His argument rests upon questionable data.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implied Responsibility

Highlights someone's role in the outcome of a situation.

Illustration for Implied Responsibility
The future of the company rests upon his decision.
Visual representation of the word "Rest upon"

Never forget "Rest upon"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top