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Based

/beɪst/

To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

📖 Definitions of "Based"

verb
  1. 1

    To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

  2. 2

    To be located (at a particular place).

  3. 3

    (acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.

adjective
  1. 1

    Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.

    "That was a soundly based argument."

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