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underpin
[ uhn-der-pin ]
verb (used with object)
- 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.
underpin
/ ˌʌndəˈpɪn /
verb
- to support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructure
to underpin a wall
- to give corroboration, strength, or support to
Example Sentences
The post-WWII system of international alliances, underpinned by NATO, is now in grave peril of being unraveled.
Coral reefs also underpin the livelihoods of one billion people including by supporting tourism or fishing, according to the World Economic Forum.
BBC News NI has seen an extract from an executive document which underpinned Monday's budget reallocation, known as a monitoring round.
Bitcoin now underpins a two trillion-dollar cryptocurrency industry - but the first recorded transaction using it was the purchase of pizza.
The UK Foreign Office said that "growth is the core mission of this government and will underpin our relationships in Nigeria, South Africa and beyond".
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