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underpin
[ uhn-der-pin ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈpɪn /
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verb (used with object), un·der·pinned, un·der·pin·ning.
to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.
to replace or strengthen the foundation of (a building or the like).
to furnish a foundation for; corroborate: The author's conclusions are underpinned by references to experimental findings.
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British Dictionary definitions for underpin
underpin
/ (ˌʌndəˈpɪn) /
verb -pins, -pinning or -pinned (tr)
to support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructureto underpin a wall
to give corroboration, strength, or support to
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