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to lay the foundation for sth
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to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future
Example
The ancient civilization's progenitors laid the foundation for the cultural traditions that endured for centuries.
The construction team blasted the bedrock to lay the foundation for the skyscraper.
The company's inceptive product laid the foundation for a range of innovative gadgets.
The community owes a debt of appreciation to the pioneers who laid the foundation for its values.
What is stressed rather is that the same phenomenon provides the foundation for both historical tendencies.
