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basing

basingpresent participle of base

beɪs

noun

podstawa

pɔdˈstava· rzeczownik
Also
baza(f)
Definition

The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported, or a main ingredient or foundation.

Examples
The statue stood on a solid stone base.
Posąg stał na solidnej kamiennej podstawie.
This soup has a tomato base.
Ta zupa ma bazę pomidorową.
Synonyms
foundationbottomfoot
Collocations
military basehome baseat the base of

verb

opierać się

ɔˈpʲɛrat͡ɕ ɕɛ· czasownik
Also
bazować
Definition

To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.

Examples
The film is based on a true story.
Film jest oparty na prawdziwej historii.
Our operations are based in London.
Nasze operacje bazują w Londynie.
Synonyms
foundgroundestablish
Collocations
be based onbase a decision onbase an argument on
Word forms
basedpast simplebasespluralbasingpresent participle
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