underpins
Meaning of underpins
verb, 3rd person present
- support (a building or other structure) from below by laying a solid foundation below ground level or by substituting stronger for weaker materials.
- support, justify, or form the basis for.
the theme of honour underpinning the two books
Information about underpins
- It is a verb.
- The singular form of underpins is: underpin.
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Hyphenation of underpins
un-der-pins
- It consists of 3 syllables and 9 chars.
- underpins is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables
underpins synonyms
Meaning bear all or part of the weight of; hold up:
Meaning increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce:
Meaning support the weight of:
Meaning carry the weight of; support:
Meaning make (a structure) stronger or firmer with wood, iron, or other forms of support:
Meaning make or become stronger:
Meaning strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material:
Meaning provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack:
Meaning support, especially with a prop:
Meaning support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of:
Meaning care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing:
Meaning give support, confidence, or hope to (someone):
Meaning raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system):
Meaning grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate:
Meaning encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable):
Meaning prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening:
Meaning help the progress or development of (something); promote:
Meaning move forwards in a purposeful way:
Meaning help or encourage (something) to increase or improve:
Meaning send (a letter or email) on to a further destination:
Meaning help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work:
Meaning make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources:
Meaning help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something:
Meaning encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime:
Meaning put in a favourable or superior position:
Meaning supply or power (an industrial plant, vehicle, or machine) with fuel:
underpins antonyms
Meaning make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen:
Anagrams of underpins
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