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Underpin

/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/

To support from below with props or masonry.

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📖 Definitions of "Underpin"

verb

1
To support from below with props or masonry.
"You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse."
2
To give support to; to corroborate.
"Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy."

🔄 Synonyms of "Underpin"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
supportnoun	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
corroborateverb	(transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.
bear outverb	(transitive) To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Underpin"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
supportverb	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
bear outverb	(transitive) To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.
corroborateverb	(transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.
underlieverb	(transitive) To serve as a basis of; form the foundation of.
buttressverb	(architecture) A brick, concrete or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
backstopverb	A default arrangement that holds if all else fails.
entrenchverb	(figuratively) To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
bolsterverb	(transitive, often figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
cementverb	(countable, uncountable) A powdered substance produced by firing (calcining) calcium carbonate (limestone) and clay that develops strong cohesive properties when mixed with water. The main ingredient of concrete.
boostverb	(transitive, by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.
enhanceverb	To augment or make something greater.
buildverb	(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
guideverb	To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
promoteverb	(transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
upholdverb	To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
backverb	(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
baseverb	(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
strengthenverb	(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
reinforceverb	(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
basisnoun	A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.