Undergird (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lend moral support to.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Her family and friends helped undergird her during her recovery from the serious illness.
- Their love and encouragement have continued to undergird him as he navigates life's challenges.
- A strong spiritual connection can undergird people in difficult situations.
- Her parents' unwavering encouragement helped undergird her decision to pursue a career in the performing arts.
- Having a community that undergirds its members can make a huge difference in overcoming stress and anxiety.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Make secure underneath; "undergird the ship".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Pilings were used to undergird the old bridge and add structural support to its foundation.
- To undergird the unstable slope, the park rangers installed a series of retaining walls and steel beams.
- Sturdy joists undergird the entire floor, preventing collapse or weakening over time.
- Experts advised on the necessity to undergird the historic building's foundation due to its deteriorating condition.
- These concrete pillars undergird the enormous cruise ship at dock, distributing its massive weight.