a placing of the feet; surface for standing on; a (mentioned) relationship (with people)

foundation, basis

the act of establishment (a university, church etc); a strong base of a building, on which it is built

basis for something physical or mental

a thickness of material (especially one of several) over a surface or forming one division

coating, tier

the part of a plant, tree etc in the ground and which takes water and food from the soil

base, core

the act of supporting or being supported; something that supports weight; money etc to live on; to bear the weight of (something); keep (something) in place

something that holds up structure