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Undergird
Meaning
Verb
●
To
strengthen
,
secure
, or
reinforce
by
passing
a
rope
,
cable
, or
chain
around the
underside
of an object.
●
To give
fundamental
support; provide with a
sound
or
secure
basis
; provide
supportive
evidence
for.
●
To
lend
moral support
to.
●
To
secure
below or underneath.
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Origin
undergird
English
gird
English
gyrdan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
under-
English
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Undermine
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Promulgate
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Contravene
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