Underpin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Underpin is a verb meaning (transitive) To support from below with props or masonry.
Meaning
(transitive) To support from below with props or masonry.
More Meanings
- (transitive, figuratively) To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate.
Example Sentences
Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.
You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
The operator said the results were underpinned by a 16% increase in Q3 sales from North America.
Since Rupert Murdoch famously bet the farm on Premier League football to rescue Sky TV in 1991, it has been the catnip that has underpinned subscriber loyalty and, even in a far more complicated media landscape, is seen as so vital as to be worth almost any price.
Word Forms
- underpins
- underpinning
- underpinned
Synonyms for underpin
Depending on context, synonyms include underlie, support, corroborate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include support, corroborate, underlie, buttress, backstop, entrench.
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