lay foundation for

VERB

begin

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commence create do establish found go ahead go into inaugurate initiate introduce launch lead make open prepare produce set up start undertake

STRONG

activate actualize cause drive effect eventuate generate impel induce instigate institute motivate mount occasion originate trigger

WEAK

break ground break the ice bring about bring to pass embark on enter on enter upon get going give birth to give impulse make active plunge into set about set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude destroy end fail finish halt ignore lose neglect ruin stop

STRONG

check discourage dissuade prevent repress

WEAK

complete consummate die

Example Sentences

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That could lead to growing pains this season as San Francisco tries to lay foundation for future success.

From Washington Times • Sep. 3, 2017

Better far for us to turn to the government and by this ostentatious show of our allegiance, lay foundation for future demands and concessions.'

From Gerald Fitzgerald The Chevalier by Lever, Charles James

lay foundation for

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