verb

underpin

sottendere · sostenere

To support something and make it stronger, often by being the base or main reason it stands or works.

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Examples

Several key theories underpin our research.verb

Diverse teorie chiave sottendono la nostra ricerca.

Strong evidence can underpin the main point.verb

Prove solide possono sostenere il punto principale.

Do these principles really underpin your decision?verb

Questi principi sostengono davvero la tua decisione?

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