base (up)on

base (up)on

To found or root something on a particular idea or occurrence. A noun or pronoun can be used between "base" and "on" or "upon." My love of science is based upon an interest in experimentation. Unfortunately, she has a low opinion of me. I think she based it on our first meeting, which didn't go well.
See also: base
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

base something (up)on someone or something

to ground something, such as one's opinion, decision, or thinking, on someone or something; to found one's ideas or attitude on something. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) I base my opinion on many, many facts. I based my opinion upon my own seasoned judgment.
See also: base, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

base on

v.
To form, develop, or found something on the basis of something else: I based my decision on the information you gave me. The film was based on a popular book.
See also: base, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • identify with
  • involve with
  • involve with (someone or something)
  • involved with
  • arrange for
  • arrange for some time
  • arrange some music for
  • back into
  • back into (someone or something)
  • add in