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Based

/beɪst/

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

📖 Definitions of "Based"

verb

1
To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
2
To be located (at a particular place).
3
(acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.

adjective

1
Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
"That was a soundly based argument."

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
supported	Helped or aided.
founded	Having a basis.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
foundedverb	Having a basis.
supported	Helped or aided.
settled	Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.
groundsnoun	The collective land areas that compose a larger area.
basisnoun	A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
foundationnoun	That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
basalnoun	Basic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.
groundworknoun	The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
adapted	Having been subject to an alteration or change to fit a different circumstance or medium.
designed	Created according to a design.
structured	Having structure; organized.
situatedverb	Located in a specific place.
defined	Having a definition or value.
tied	(sports or games) That resulted in a tie.
directedverb	In a manner emphasizing one's point of view.
functionnoun	What something does or is used for.
primarynoun	First or earliest in a group or series.
installedverb	readied for use
fittednoun	(of clothing) Tailored to the shape of a person's body.
competencenoun	(uncountable) The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.