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English / phrasal verb

Base on

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To use a particular idea, fact, or story as the foundation for something.

In context

01

The playwright decided to base his dramatic production on ancient Bengali folklore.

02

A method actor must base their characterization on deep psychological observation.

Synonyms

ground in,build on,derive from

Antonyms

detach from,separate from,fabricate

Collocations

base on a true story,base on historical events,base on research

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗