Definition

To put on a base or basis; to lay the foundation of; to found, as an argument or conclusion; -- used with on or upon. Bacon.

Other Definitions

This word also has 2 other definitions:

BASE (adjective)

1. Of little, or less than the usual, height; of low growth; as, base shrubs. [Archaic] Shak. 2. Low in place or position. [Obs.] Shak. 3. Of humble...

BASE (noun)

1. The bottom of anything, considered as its support, or that on which something rests for support; the foundation; as, the base of a statue. "The bas...