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underpin
verb un·der·pin \-ˈpin\
: to strengthen or support (something) from below
Full 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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First Known Use of UNDERPIN
1522
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Rhymes with UNDERPIN
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