Base upon
phrasal verb
To use as a foundation or starting point for something.
The movie plot is based upon a true story.
Often appears as...
- based upon a true story
- based upon research
phrasal verb
To make or form a judgement or opinion about something or someone.
Her criticism was based upon rumors, not facts.
Often appears as...
- based upon rumors
- based upon assumption
phrasal verb
To use as a foundation or starting point for something.
The movie plot is based upon a true story.
Often appears as...
- based upon a true story
- based upon research
phrasal verb
To make or form a judgement or opinion about something or someone.
Her criticism was based upon rumors, not facts.
Often appears as...
- based upon rumors
- based upon assumption
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Fact Foundation
Use 'base upon' when something factual supports a belief, idea, or narrative.
Our hypothesis is based upon the experimental data.
Pro Tip 2/3Storytelling Root
'Base upon' indicates a story is inspired by real events, not entirely fictional.
The novel is based upon his experiences during the war.
Pro Tip 3/3Secure Foundation
When using 'base upon', your statement should stand on solid, indisputable ground.
Their argument is based upon well-documented historical facts.
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