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underpin verb [ ʌndəˈpɪn ]

• support (a building or other structure) from below by laying a solid foundation below ground level or by substituting stronger for weaker materials.
Similar: support, shore up, prop up, hold up, buttress, carry, bear, brace, strengthen, reinforce, fortify, underprop,
• support, justify, or form the basis for.
• "the theme of honour underpinning the two books"
Similar: promote, nurture, encourage, stimulate, develop, foster, cultivate, further, advance, boost, forward, contribute to, be conducive to, assist, help, aid, abet, strengthen, advantage, fuel,
Opposite: hinder,


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