Underpin

/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/

Synonyms for "underpin" (56 found)

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Closest matches (12)

Verb(7 words)

support anchor back backstopped basebase a theorybear out

Noun(3 words)

anchors backstop ballast

back upbear

Strong matches (16)

bear upbolsterbuoy upbuttress carry confirm cradle cushion

Noun(4 words)

bolsters buttressfounding of civilizationground a theory

Verb(4 words)

brace buttressed corroborate ground

Related words (28)

holdhold upkeep upmainstay maintain pillow reinforce shoreshore upshoulder stay subsidize sustain undergird underlie uphold

Verb(4 words)

justify prop undergird underlie

Noun(7 words)

keystones props shore substantiating substructures underlay underlays

Adjective(1 words)

underlying

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More general

12 entries

agree check correspond fit gibe holdhold upjibe match support sustain tally

More specific

5 entries

basis brace foundation framework prop

Collocations

5 entries

underpin argumentunderpin developmentunderpin frameworkunderpin policyunderpin theory

Inflections

3 entries

underpinned underpinning underpins

Derivations

1 entries

underpinning

Sample sentences

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Tom needs to underpin his house as it's subsiding.

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Mutual respect must underpin any healthy society.

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You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.

Source: wiktionary

Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.

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