base something upon something

base something upon something
ˈbase sth on/upon sth derived
to use an idea, a fact, a situation, etc. as the point from which sth can be developed

What are you basing this theory on?

see also based
Main entry:basederived

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  • base — I. noun (plural bases) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin basis, from Greek, step, base, from bainein to go more at come Date: 13th century 1. a. (1) the lower part of a wall, pier, or column considered as a separate… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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