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base

verb
/beɪs/

Meaning

to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
The lowest part or foundation of something; or to establish something upon.

Example Sentences

They based their decision on facts.

The company is based in London.

Example Expressions

base on

Synonyms

establish, found, ground, locate, foundation, bottom, support, root
Entry 1
establish, found, ground, locate
Entry 2
foundation, bottom, support, root, ground

Antonyms

uproot, remove, displace, top, peak
Entry 1
uproot, remove, displace
Entry 2
top, peak

Collocations

base on facts, base decision, military base, base camp, home base, database, strong base, based on, base level
Entry 1
base on facts, base decision, military base, base camp, home base, database
Entry 2
strong base, base camp, military base, based on, base level

Related Vocabularies

forward movement toward a destination or improvement in a condition
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a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack

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