be based on

Definitions

To use something as the foundation, starting point, or primary source for an idea, theory, or work.

To be situated or established in a particular place or location.

Examples

The movie is said to be based on a true story from the 1920s.

Your final grade will be based on your performance in the weekly quizzes.

Synonyms

founded upon grounded in derived from rest upon stem from built upon

Antonyms

unrelated to independent of divorced from disconnected from stand alone