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underpins

underpins is the third-person singular simple present indicative of underpin.

Meaning of underpin

Verb

underpin (third-person singular simple present underpins, present participle underpinning, simple past and past participle underpinned)

  1. (transitive) To support from below with props or masonry.
    • You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
  2. (figuratively, transitive) To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate.
    • Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.
    Synonyms:
    underlie

Questions about underpins

What is underpins the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Underpins is the third-person singular simple present indicative of underpin.

Words near underpins in the dictionary

  1. underpinned
  2. underpinner
  3. underpinners
  4. underpinning
  5. underpinnings
  6. underpins
  7. underpitched
  8. underplace
  9. underplaced
  10. underplacement
  11. underplacements

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