underpin

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по поддержке, укреплению или обеспечению основы для чего-либо, как физически, так и метафорически.

A verb used to indicate the act of supporting, strengthening, or providing a foundation for something, either physically or metaphorically.

1. Support from beneathC1formal

   To support or strengthen something from below, often used in construction or engineering.

   Укрепить снизу

   • The engineers decided to underpin the old foundation with concrete pillars.
   • Steel beams were used to underpin the collapsing wall.
   • The structure was underpinned to prevent further sinking.

   Synonymsbracebuttresscarryhold uppropreinforceshore upstrengthensupportsustain

2. Support with evidence or authorityC1formal

   To strengthen or confirm an argument, theory, or claim with evidence or authority.

   Подкрепить

   • The research findings underpin the theory of climate change.
   • Her testimony underpins the prosecution's case.
   • The data underpins the need for new safety regulations.

   Synonymsbackbear outbolsterbuttressconfirmcorroboratereinforcesubstantiatesupportvalidate

   Antonymsdisproverefuteundermineweaken