underpin uhn-der-PIN verb WS #41

to support, justify, or form the basis for; to strengthen or support from beneath; to provide a foundation or basis for something; to prop up or reinforce

1. Strong evidence must underpin any scientific theory before it can be accepted by the research community.
2. Democratic principles underpin the entire legal system and guarantee citizens' fundamental rights and freedoms.
3. The engineers decided to underpin the old building's foundation to prevent it from collapsing during renovation.
4. The company's success is underpinned by decades of innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction.
5. Solid research and careful analysis underpin the economist's predictions about future market trends.