foundation Synonym

foundations, origins, sources, roots, beginnings, fundamentals, underpinnings, bedrocks, cornerstones, pillars, supports, grounds, premises, principles, bases [x]

accumulation, development, increase, growth, expansion, escalation, rise, enhancement, intensification, amplification, augmentation, progression, strengthening, surge, boost, advance, improvement, enlargement, proliferation, reinforcement, accretion, aggregation, assembly, collection, formation, gathering, buildup [x]

fence, barrier, partition, enclosure, barricade, rampart, bulwark, parapet, wall, hedge, palisade, stockade, fortification, demarcation, limit, border, perimeter, edge, margin, boundary [x]

seal, fill, plug, close, stop, block, insulate, waterproof, secure, cover, patch, mend, repair, fix, tighten, bind, fasten, cement, glue, adhere, bond, join, unite, connect, link, attach, affix, stick, paste, gum, tape, clamp, brace, reinforce, support, shore, bolster, buttress, prop, underpin, strengthen, fortify, consolidate, solidify, stabilize [x]

commence, start, initiate, launch, begin, inaugurate, open, kick off, embark, set in motion, get underway, set about, undertake, institute, establish, pioneer, introduce, instigate, trigger, activate, implement, put in place, set up, lay the foundation, get going, get started, make a start, get off the ground, take the first step, break the ice, get cracking, get the ball rolling, make a beginning, set the wheels in motion, start the ball rolling, start off, start out, take off, get under way, set forth, set out, strike out, take the plunge, turn on, turn up [x]

caulk, filler, adhesive, putty, mastic, grout, cement, binder, glue, paste, resin, seal [x]

tangible, solid, real, specific, actual, material, substantial, definite, physical, palpable, touchable, firm, factual, existent, manifest, corporeal, distinct, precise, clear, explicit, evident, observable, verifiable, discernible, perceptible, unmistakable, unambiguous, clear-cut, well-defined [x]

barrier, enclosure, railing, wall, hedge, barricade, palisade, partition, screen, stockade, boundary, border, bulwark, rampart, parapet, paling, hurdle, guardrail, balustrade [x]

beam, support, joist, truss, brace, crossbeam, lintel, rafter, spar, strut, framework, scaffold, stanchion, upright, post, column, pillar, bar, girth, stringer, purlin, ledger, cantilever, arch, rib, stay, tie, member, plank, timber, board, batten, rail, rod, shaft [x]

renovate, refurbish, revamp, overhaul, update, modernize, reconstruct, redevelop, restore, renew, recondition, remake, refashion, rework, rebuild, redesign, reorganize, reengineer, transform, improve, upgrade, alter, change, modify, adjust, adapt, refit, retrofit, retool, reconfigure, reimagine, replan, reframe, reconstitute, reestablish, reassemble, reorient, reformat, recompose, reedit, reforge, reprocess, reprogram [x]

pillar, backbone, cornerstone, foundation, bulwark, support, anchor, bedrock, linchpin, crux, keystone, prop, buttress, mainstay [x]

foundation, basis, groundwork, underpinning [x]

waterproof, impermeable, sealed, leakproof, impenetrable, tight, secure, hermetic, airtight, snug, resistant, impervious, watertight [x]

siding, covering, sheathing, coating, overlay, skin, facade, veneer, surfacing, casing, paneling, exterior, shell, envelope, outer layer, facing, lamination, plating, shroud, jacket [x]

timber, lumber, wood, forest product, timberwood, hardwood timber, hardwood lumber, solid wood, hardwood plank, hardwood board [x]