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Basing

Verb / ˈbeɪsɪŋ / Another word for basing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Basing means to use as a basis or foundation for something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

grounding founding establishing anchoring

Informal

relying on counting on depending on

Literary

rooting underpinning

Antonyms

disregarding ignoring neglecting overlooking dismissing

Common collocations

  • basing decisions on
  • basing arguments on
  • basing research on
  • basing its operations on
  • basing the strategy on
  • basing the conclusion on
  • basing the model on

Word family

noun basis
verb base
adjective basic
adverb basically

Usage note

The word 'basing' is the present participle of 'base'. It is often used in the passive voice, as in 'decisions are based on...' or in phrases like 'basing decisions on'.

Example sentences

  1. I am basing my answer on my experience.
  2. He is basing his opinion on the research.
  3. The company is basing its strategy on customer feedback.
  4. The recipe is basing the sauce on tomatoes.
  5. The story is basing its plot on real-life events.

Quotes

  • Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire. That's basing your life on a philosophy. - Denis Waitley
  • The most successful people are those who are good at plan B. - James Yorke
  • I think that's what's great about being an actress is you get to learn so many different things like that, like learning a little bit of Tibetan here, learning a Southern accent there. - Ashley Tisdale

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