Definition of Underpin
Underpin
un·der·pin


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(verb)
to offer justification or support for something, to form the basis for something;

e.g. She tried to underpin her advise with anecdotes to make it more convincing.

(verb)
to lay the foundation of some structure from below ground level, to strengthen such a foundation by replacing the materials used, or to otherwise support the structure;

e.g. They used strong wooden logs to underpin the building.



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