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upon

up·on

upon

 
 
pronunciation:
pan
part of speech: preposition
definition 1: on.
She placed her hand upon his shoulder.
definition 2: up and on, in a high position.
The king sat upon his throne.
definition 3: at the time or occasion of.
We greeted the guests upon their arrival.