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base sth on sth
— phrasal verb with base /beɪs/ verb [T usually + adv/prep]Definition
(Definition of base sth on sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- basis noun (IMPORTANT FACTS)
- blame verb
- boil down to sth phrasal verb
- build around sth phrasal verb
- build on sth phrasal verb
- codependency noun
- dependent adjective (DECIDED BY)
- dependent adjective (NEEDING HELP)
- found verb (BASE)
- hinge on/upon sth phrasal verb
- in the wake of sth idiom
- more determiner, pronoun, adverb
- on the back of sth idiom
- rest with sb/sth phrasal verb
- result from sth phrasal verb
- ride on sth/sb phrasal verb
- spring from sth phrasal verb
- suppose verb (NEED)
- turn on sth phrasal verb
- understanding noun (AGREEMENT)
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