underpin

ˌʌndərˈpɪn

underpinnedunderpinning

Definition

Synonyms

Conjugation

Definition of underpin - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.

general supportstrengthen or support

Good research will underpin your argument..

bolster

reinforce

support

supportprovide a basis or support for an idea

Her research underpins the new theory on climate change.

buttress

reinforce

support

structural support

Rare

support from below

Rare

The beams underpin the floor of the house..

brace

support

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of underpin

Middle English, under (beneath) + pinnen (to pin)

Examples of underpin in a sentence

Strong evidence is needed to underpin the hypothesis.
The data underpins the company's strategic decisions.
His arguments underpin the entire debate on policy reform.
The pillars underpin the ancient structure.
Steel rods were used to underpin the foundation.

View all translations of underpin

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:soutenir, renforcer, ...
German:stützen, unterstützen, ...
Italian:rafforzare, sorreggere, ...
Spanish:sustentar, fundamentar, ...
Portuguese:fundamentar, apoiar, ...
Chinese:支持, 支撑, ...
Japanese:支える, 基盤を提供する, ...
Arabic:دَعَمَ, دَعَمَ من الأسفَل, ...
Hebrew:לִתְמֹךְ בְּ, לְבַסֵּס, ...
Russian:поддерживать, поддержать, ...
Ukrainian:підтримувати, підтримати, ...
Hindi:मज़बूत करना, समर्थन करना, ...
Bengali:জোরদার করা, ভিত্তি প্রদান করা, ...
Catalan:sustentar, sostenir, ...
Czech:podpořit, být podkladem pro, ...
Danish:understøtte, støtte, ...
Dutch:ondersteunen, onderbouwen, ...
Greek:στηρίζω, υποστηρίζω, ...
Hungarian:alátámasztani, megtámasztani, ...
Khmer:គាំទ្រ, គាំទ្រជាមូលដ្ឋាន, ...
Korean:지지하다, 지원하다, ...
Persian:پشتیبانی کردن, پشتیبانی کرد, ...
Polish:wspierać, podpierać, ...
Portuguese (BR):fundamentar, apoiar, ...
Romanian:a susține, a fundamenta, ...
Swedish:stödja, stöda, ...
Thai:สนับสนุน, เป็นพื้นฐาน, ...
Turkish:desteklemek, altından desteklemek, ...
Vietnamese:củng cố, làm nền tảng, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of underpin - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

Origin of underpin

Terms related to underpin

Examples of underpin in a sentence

View all translations of underpin

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery