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1. (v.t.) underpin
to prop up or support from below; strengthen.
2. underpin
to replace or strengthen the foundation of.
3. underpin
to substantiate or corroborate.
Etymology: (1515–25)
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1. (verb) underpin
support from beneath
2. (verb) corroborate, underpin, bear out, support
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
"The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"
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1. (verb) underpin
to lay stones, masonry, etc., under, as the sills of a building, on which it is to rest
2. (verb) underpin
to support by some solid foundation; to place something underneath for support
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