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Underpin Definition & Meaning

underpin
verb
  1. support from beneath
  2. support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"

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Frequently asked questions

What does underpin mean?
support from beneath support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"
What part of speech is underpin?
Underpin is a verb.
How many definitions does underpin have?
Underpin has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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