bases
ba-ses
noun
Fundamental principles or starting points for ideas or arguments.
"We need to agree on the bases."
noun
The lowest supporting parts or foundations of structures or objects.
"The building's bases were very strong."
noun
Main locations from which operations or activities are conducted.
"They established new military bases."
verb
Uses something as the fundamental principle or starting point for an action.
"She bases her argument on facts."
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Synonyms: footing, ground, basis, base, groundwork, cornerstone, fundament, foundation