What is another word for was based on?

Pronunciation: [wɒz bˈe͡ɪst ˈɒn] (IPA)

When we write, it is important to use a variety of words and expressions to convey the same idea. Instead of constantly using the phrase "was based on," we can switch it up with other synonyms. For example, we can say "derived from," "rooted in," "inspired by," "built upon," "taken from," "founded on," "established on," or "established upon." By using synonyms, we are not only making our writing more interesting, but we are also expanding our vocabulary and improving our language skills.

What are the hypernyms for Was based on?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    related to, derived from, beginning with, Originated from, descended from, inspired by, traced to.

Famous quotes with Was based on

  • We used to talk about wanting to get some money, but that's when hip-hop was based on your dreams and your fantasy. The whole thing now is the dreams and fantasies were achieved, and you don't want to make it the focal point. You can't keep beating that dead horse.
    Puff Daddy
  • I would not be opposed to devising a new system of pensions, in which one part was based on collective provision, but which also gave incentives for people to take out an additional, personal plan.
    Jacques Delors
  • Compared to industry in Europe or Japan, where industry was based on a craft tradition, we are sadly behind.
    Arthur Erickson
  • Each one of us had a little story to tell and each recording was based on that. Lou played all of the music but we both sort of kicked around some cords during the writing phase.
    Phil Harris
  • The puppet characters were combinations of people I had known and to some degree aspects of my own personality. Weird was based on someone I knew in Chicago. Dirty Dragon was based on a good friend I had in Indianapolis.
    William Jackson

Related words: what is based on, based on a true story, based on true events, based on a novel, based on a movie, based on a memoir, based on the novel

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