anchored
an-chored
verb (past participle)
Secured a vessel to the seabed with an anchor.
"The yacht anchored safely in the bay."
adjective
Firmly fixed or established in a place or situation.
"His beliefs were anchored in tradition."
verb (past participle)
Provided stability or a secure basis for something.
"The team was anchored by strong leadership."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: anchor, anchorperson, ground, mainstay, keystone, linchpin, lynchpin, backbone, cast anchor, drop anchor, ground tackle