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Definition of underpin
transitive verb
1 : support, substantiate underpin a thesis with evidence
2 : to form part of, strengthen, or replace the foundation of underpin a structure underpin a sagging building
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Examples of underpin in a Sentence
a wall underpinned by metal beams
the central beliefs that underpin a free society
Recent Examples of underpin from the Web
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At the European Central Bank, policy makers have expressed confidence the global recovery is increasingly supporting trade and euro-area exports, underpinning an upswing that has so far been largely driven by domestic forces.
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Strong corporate earnings and revenue have underpinned the market’s gains this year.
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Despite these messages of unity, there may be a sense of competition underpinning Pinault’s ambitious venture.
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He and some colleagues worked to develop a coherent philosophy underpinning the rules, while refining the rules themselves.
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Eric Schulz, president of civil aerospace at Rolls-Royce , whose engines are offered on the A380, told the same conference travel congestion underpinned demand for big jumbos.
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The new Prius is also the first vehicle to be based on Toyota’s new global vehicle architecture, which eventually will underpin a large variety of the automaker’s products.
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The cost of underpinning a home with rotted pilings today can reach $400,000 or more.
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Trump’s emphasis on loyalty even underpins his foreign policy.
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First Known Use of underpin
1522
UNDERPIN Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of underpin for English Language Learners
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: to strengthen or support (something) from below
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