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undergird

/ˌʌn.dərˈɡɜːrd/

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verb

/ˌʌn.dərˈɡɜːrd/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий обеспечивать поддержку или прочную основу для чего-либо, как физически, так и метафорически.

A verb meaning to provide support or a strong foundation for something, either physically or metaphorically.

  1. Provide moral supportC1formal

    To strengthen or support someone or something, especially emotionally or morally.

    ruПоддерживать

    • Her family's encouragement undergirded her during the difficult times.
    • The community's faith undergirds their efforts to rebuild.
    • His mentor's advice undergirded his decision to pursue a new career.

    Synonymsbolsterbuttressencouragestrengthensupportsustainuphold

    Antonymsdemoralizeundermineweaken

  2. Make secure underneathC1formal

    To provide a solid foundation or support from below, making something more stable or secure.

    ruУкреплять снизу

    • Steel beams undergird the entire structure of the bridge.
    • The engineers undergirded the old building with new supports.
    • A strong financial plan undergirds the company's expansion strategy.

    Synonymsbolsterbracebuttressreinforceshore upstrengthensupportunderpin

Forms
  • undergirded past participle
  • undergirt past participle
  • undergirded past simple
  • undergirt past simple
  • undergirding present participle
  • undergirds third person singular