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basear

[bah-zeh-AHR]
verb
to base
1. to establish or found something on a basis or foundation
The theory is based on scientific evidence.
A teoria é baseada em evidências científicas.
2. to use as a starting point or foundation for reasoning or argument
I will base my decision on the facts presented.
Vou basear minha decisão nos fatos apresentados.
3. to locate or station in a particular place
The military base is based in the northern region.
A base militar está baseada na região norte.
Synonyms
fundamentaralicerçarapoiarsustentaresteio
Antonyms
desacreditarrefutarcontestar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
basear
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
basear
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

basear-se em
estar baseado em
ter como base
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