Synonym: basis, cause, dregs, foundation, garden, motive, premise, real estate, reason, sediment. Similar words: groundswell, on the grounds of, ground, playground, background, ungrounded, common ground, groundwater. Meaning: [graʊnd] 
n. 1. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief 2. the enclosed land around a house or other building 3. a tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.) 4. a justification for something existing or happening 5. sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid.
n. 1. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief 2. the enclosed land around a house or other building 3. a tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.) 4. a justification for something existing or happening 5. sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid. 
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91. Security staff circled the grounds of the house with guard dogs every hour.
92. The song was banned on the grounds that it might foment racial tension.
93. The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth.
94. A boutique and beauty salon are conveniently located within the grounds.
95. The court overturned that decision on the grounds that the Prosecution had withheld crucial evidence.
96. The event will be held in the grounds of the manor house.
97. It is not permissible for employers to discriminate on grounds of age.
98. The judge ordered a new trial on the grounds that evidence had been withheld.
99. Mr Simon said he was not against taxes as such, "but I do object when taxation is justified on spurious or dishonest grounds," he says.
100. There should be no discrimination on the grounds of colour.
100. Sentencedict.com try its best to gather and make good sentences.
101. Workers must avoid discriminating on the grounds of race or sex.
102. They are calling for the release of the hostages on humanitarian grounds.
103. She is now faced with dismissal on the grounds of misconduct.
104. Money from visitors goes towards the upkeep of the palace and grounds.
105. The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence.
106. Searchlights raked the grounds.
107. The testimony presented offered a strong case for acquitting her on grounds of self-defense.
108. The grounds were a perfect balance between neatness and natural wildness.
109. She divorced the respondent on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour.
110. He had to show that he had a well-founded fear of persecution on religious or political grounds to qualify as a refugee.
111. The rivers are used as dumping grounds for industrial waste.
112. A fence divides off the western side of the grounds.
113. It's time we banned discrimination on the grounds of age.
114. Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is still far too widespread.
115. The finds from these burial grounds point to the existence of a prosperous matriarchal society.
116. I objected on the grounds that it was unkind to the animals.
117. He was found not guilty of murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
118. Judging from your examination results, I think you have cause/grounds/reason for cautious optimism about getting a university place.
119. She sued for divorce on the grounds of her husband's alleged misconduct with his secretary.
120. Air bombardment raised criticism on the humanitarian grounds that innocent civilians might suffer.
More similar words: groundswell, on the grounds of, ground, playground, background, ungrounded, common ground, groundwater, middle ground, round and round, round, around, round off, all round, round up, go around, all around, surround, come round, get around, by leaps and bounds, bum around, surrounded, surrounding, revolve around, around the corner, turnaround time, group, ethnic group, undergrowth.