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. Chairman Michel Demare:

   The board and management are determined to accelerate shareholder value creation and our actions today underpin our commitment to do so. Our commitment is also shown by the significant capital return program that we announced today.

2. 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.

3. Jonathan Barratt:

   Data from China should underpin a move to crude.

4. Eric Jing:

   The capital raised in Series B will allow us to invest in the infrastructure, such as cloud computing and risk control, that will underpin our long-term growth in rural and international markets.

5. Richard Aboulafia:

   It's a great business for them to own. In addition to the F-35 and the C-130J, Sikorsky is another great brand for them to underpin their defense strategy.