underpin (Meaning)
underpin (v)
support from beneath
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
underpin (v. t.)
To lay stones, masonry, etc., under, as the sills of a building, on which it is to rest.
To support by some solid foundation; to place something underneath for support.
Synonyms & Antonyms of underpin
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support from beneath, support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirmTo lay stones, masonry, etc., under, as the sills of a building, on whic
support, bolster, carry,sustain, underlie, bear, buttress, stay,uphold, brace
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The scientific evidence underpins the theory of evolution.
A strong moral code underpins a just and equitable society.
Economic growth underpins social stability and progress.
The findings of the study underpin the proposed policy changes.
