beruhen
Translation
was based on, rested on, was founded on
Examples
Seine Entscheidung beruhte auf Fakten.
His decision was based on facts.
Die Anklage beruhte auf falschen Aussagen.
The accusation was based on false statements.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+3)) to be based on sth. His decision was based on facts.
Similar Words
basieren auf (to be based on), gründen auf (to be founded on)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and 'ruhen' (to rest). It literally means 'to rest upon something'.
Memory Tips
This is the past tense form. Think of an idea that 'rested on' a foundation of facts in the past.