underpin

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de soutenir, renforcer ou fournir la base de quelque chose, aussi bien physiquement que métaphoriquement.

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.

   Étayer par le dessous

   • 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.

   Synonymesbracebuttresscarryhold uppropreinforceshore upstrengthensupportsustain

2. Support with evidence or authorityC1formal

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

   Étayer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbackbear outbolsterbuttressconfirmcorroboratereinforcesubstantiatesupportvalidate

   Antonymesdisproverefuteundermineweaken