Foundations Synonyms

That on which something immaterial, such as an argument or a charge, rests
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. grounds
  2. fundaments
  3. footings
  4. base
  5. bases
Lowest support of a structure
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. fundaments
  2. societies
  3. substructures
  4. feet
  5. funds
  6. charities
  7. corporations
  8. bottoms
  9. introductions
  10. supports
  11. associations
  12. institutes
  13. seats
  14. bed
  15. roots
  16. innovations
  17. base
  18. grounds
  19. rafts
  20. endowments
  21. piles
  22. pedestals
  23. bases
  24. creations
  25. trusteeships
  26. organizations
  27. footings
  28. guilds
  29. companies
  30. institutions
  31. originations
  32. donations
  33. establishments
  34. cellars
  35. initiations
An intellectual basis
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. reasons
  2. warrants
  3. bases
The act of founding
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. originations
  2. institutions
  3. constitutions
  4. establishments
  5. organizations
  6. creations
The basis on which a thing stands, is founded, or is supported.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. base

Foundations Sentence Examples

  • Foundations of other buildings are to be seen in other parts of the site, but of little interest.

  • Throughout the middle ages the sancta civitas Trevirorum abounded in religious foundations and was a great seat of monastic learning.

  • The foundations also of the moles that separate the harbours are of Hellenic work, though the existing moles were erected by the Knights of St John.

  • It was at this time that Marius's jealousy of his legate laid the foundations of their future rivalry and mutual hatred.

  • They were pious foundations created for mutual benefit and for purposes of charity.

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