Synonyms:
foundation
Meaning: the basis on which something is grounded; "there is little foundation for his objections"
Synonyms:
foundation
Meaning: an institution supported by an endowment
Synonyms:
foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure
Meaning: lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"
Usage examples
The foundation was made earthquake-proof.
Not one building stood upon its foundation.
"Why did you lie to her about the Foundation?"
Adequately paid labor is the foundation of all prosperity."
"I'm from the Foundation in the city, as you undoubtedly know.
Yet months previous, he had laid the foundation for her mirth.
A DISCOURSE UPON THE ORIGIN AND THE FOUNDATION OF THE INEQUALITY AMONG MANKIND
A Discourse Upon The Origin And The Foundation Of The Inequality Among Mankind
The foundation of this principle is: rational nature exists as an end in itself.
Secure of these permanent sources, civilization will stand on a firmer foundation.