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Be upon

/be upon/  ยท  pronounced with confidence

Principal meanings
EnglishMeaning
Be upon vtr phrasal, archaic 1. To show something with awe.
The landlord threatened to be upon the whole building.
Be upon vtr phrasal, archaic 2. To wait something bearing grudge.
Please don't be upon the cat.