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UPON', preposition 1. Resting or being on the top or surface; as being upon a hill, or upon a rock; upon a field; upon a table; upon a river; upon the altar; upon the roof. He has his coat upon his back; his hat is upon his head. 2. In a state of resting or dependence; as upon this condition; he will contract with you upon these terms. upon our repentance we hope to be forgiven. 3. Denoting resting, as a burden. Impose upon yourself this task. 4. In the direction or part of; as upon the right hand. 5. Relating to. They are now engaged upon the affairs of the bank. 6. In consideration of; as upon the whole matter. 7. Near to; as a village upon the Thames. 8. With, or having received. He came upon an hour's warning. 9. On the occasion of; engaged in for the execution of. He sent the officer upon a bold enterprise. 10. In; during the time of; as upon the seventh day; upon the first of January. 11. Noting security; as, to borrow money upon lands, or upon mortgage. 12. Noting approach or attack. The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. Judges 16:3. 13. Noting exposure or incurring some danger or loss. You do this upon pain of death, or upon the penalties of the law. 14. At the time of; on occasion of. What was their conduct upon this event? 15. By inference from, or pursuing a certain supposition. upon his principles, we can have no stable government. 16. Engaged in. What is he upon? 17. Having a particular manner. The horse is now upon a hard trot. 18. Resting or standing, as on a condition. He is put upon his good behavior. 19. Noting means of subsistence or support. Cattle live upon grass. 20. Noting dependence for subsistence; as, paupers come upon the parish or town. To take upon to assume. To assume upon in law, to promise; to undertake.