Underpin (Verb)
Meaning 1
Support from beneath.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The data underpins our argument that climate change is having a significant impact on wildlife populations.
- Their claims were underpinned by years of extensive research and experiment.
- The evidence presented in court underpinned the case against the accused.
- The financial forecast underpins our decision to invest in the project.
- The statistics underpin the notion that a balanced diet can improve overall health.