Another word for lay the foundation for

In the second place, particular cases lay the foundation for the general formula.

I entirely share his view that it is hugely important that we lay the foundation for ameliorating those problems.

You can lay the foundation for healthy kid-pet relationships long before the baby arrives.

A detailed review of psychological, medical, educational, or other relevant history are required to lay the foundation for interpreting the results of any psychological measurement.

First grade spelling lists help to lay the foundation for learning the English language.