Synonyms for underpin
ˌʌn dərˈpɪnun·der·pin

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1. underpinverb

   support from beneath

   Synonyms:
   bear out, support, corroborate

2. corroborate, underpin, bear out, supportverb

   support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

   "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"

   Synonyms:
   digest, abide, tolerate, support, plunk for, hold up, endure, back, stick out, fend for, patronise, back up, keep going, put up, corroborate, endorse, validate, stomach, defend, confirm, bear out, affirm, subscribe, brook, indorse, suffer, stand, sustain, patronize, substantiate, hold, plump for, patronage, bear

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1. List of paraphrases for "underpin":

   underlie, support, substantiate, sustain

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How to use underpin in a sentence?

1. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   Free and independent media underpin any vibrant democracy.

2. Mario Monti on Wednesday:

   You do not miss a chance to disparage the processes that underpin the existence of the EU, this is producing an extremely dangerous alienation from the EU among Italians ... a very dangerous scorn for Europe, for the dream of Europe we would like to make reality.

3. Adam McKay:

   What it really shows you is that these banks are built to make profits ... And much like a shark, they're gonna always swim towards where the injured fish is and we just have to be aware of that, until we change the laws that underpin these banks and corporate structures, nothing's gonna change ... I wanted people to be a little angry, a little worried, and just to kind of give everyone a heads up like, this is still in play, this isn't just something that ends and you move on.

4. Claire Davey:

   All of these concepts that are now quite fashionable really underpin that culture shift, that desire to be well.

5. The IEA:

   India could be replacing China as the main engine of global demand growth, reforms to the rules allowing refiners to directly import crude oil are all part of a general trend towards liberalisation that should underpin India's growth momentum.