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(redirected from bases on)base (up)onTo found or root something on a particular idea or occurrence. A noun or pronoun can be used between "base" and "on" or "upon." My love of science is based upon an interest in experimentation. Unfortunately, she has a low opinion of me. I think she based it on our first meeting, which didn't go well. base something (up)on someone or somethingto ground something, such as one's opinion, decision, or thinking, on someone or something; to found one's ideas or attitude on something. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) I base my opinion on many, many facts. I based my opinion upon my own seasoned judgment. base onv. To form, develop, or found something on the basis of something else: I based my decision on the information you gave me. The film was based on a popular book. |