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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Origin of underpin

First recorded in 1515–25; under- + pin

Words nearby underpin

underpants, underpart, underpass, underpay, underperform, underpin, underpinning, underpinnings, underpitch vault, underplant, underplay

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The problem here is that this exchange is underpinned by some fundamental misunderstandings.
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Such instruments can be put in place now but must be underpinned and reinforced by a global agreement on climate change.
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During the latter part of the time its aisle walls were underpinned.
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The foundation of the south side of the Choir and the south-eastern Transept have been underpinned and thoroughly repaired.
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Religious laws made for their own government, which underpinned their social life, were rarely meddled with.
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British Dictionary definitions for underpinned

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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underpin

verb (used with object), un·der·pinned, un·der·pin·ning.

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verb -pins, -pinning or -pinned (tr)