base on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Use something as the foundation or starting point
Why “on”? One thing supports another. A plan can depend on people, facts, money, or past success.
“The film is based on a true story.”
“Her plan is based on last year's results.”
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build on
Same on pattern: support
Use a previous success as a foundation for more
count on
Same on pattern: support
Rely on someone or something with confidence
depend on
Same on pattern: support
Need someone or something for support or to function
draw on
Same on pattern: support
Use a resource, knowledge or experience
go on
Same on pattern: support
Continue happening or doing something; Happen or take place; Talk for a long time, often in a tedious way; Use information as the basis for an opinion; Begin to operate
rely on
Same on pattern: support
Trust someone or something to help
ride on
Same on pattern: support
Depend on a single outcome or factor
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