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basis
verbs
form the basis of something
• This research will form the basis of a book.
provide a basis for something
• The poem provided the basis for an interesting class discussion.
become the basis of/for something
• Some of these ideas became the basis for the Parents’ Educational Union.
serve as a basis for something
• The document will serve as a basis for negotiations.
establish a basis
( also lay a basis ) (= create something from which something can be developed )
• The agreement established a sound basis for international commerce.
have a basis
• Our constitution has a democratic basis.
have no basis in fact
(= be not true )
• Many of these rumours have no basis in fact.
adjectives
a good basis
• Love and trust form a good basis for marriage.
a sound/firm/solid basis
• Drama school may provide a sound basis for an acting career.
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noun starting point ADJ. firm, solid, sound VERB + BASIS form, provide PREP. ~ for The proposal provides a sound basis for a book. PHRASES have no basis in sth These allegations have no basis in fact. principle/reason ADJ. whole PREP. on the ~ of We made our decision on the basis of the information we had. | ~ for The whole basis for your argument is false. way sth is done/organized ADJ. regular | daily, monthly, weekly, etc. Staff are employed on a monthly basis. | permanent, temporary | casual, part-time, voluntary | commercial PREP. on a … ~
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