underpin

American  

[uhn-der-pin] / ˌʌn dərˈpɪn /

verb (used with object)

underpinned, underpinning

1. to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.

2. to replace or strengthen the foundation of (a building or the like).

3. to furnish a foundation for; corroborate.

   The author's conclusions are underpinned by references to experimental findings.

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underpin British  

/ ˌʌndəˈpɪn /

verb

1. to support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructure

   to underpin a wall

2. to give corroboration, strength, or support to

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Etymology

Origin of underpin

First recorded in 1515–25; under- + pin

Example Sentences

To finance its artificial-intelligence ambitions, Oracle is looking to raise more money at a time when Wall Street has gotten more worried about the level of financing underpinning the AI boom.

From MarketWatch

To finance its artificial-intelligence ambitions, Oracle is looking to raise more money, which could further stoke Wall Street’s fears about the level of financing underpinning the AI boom.

From MarketWatch

They will be underpinned by weather-related disruptions in Australia, heightened supply concerns in China, and robust demand from India and China.

From The Wall Street Journal

All of which is to say that Mr. Warsh has an extraordinary opportunity to reform the Fed so it resumes its role as a steward of price stability to underpin stable growth and rising incomes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Incomes have expanded steadily, underpinned by a stable labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal