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underpin
1. support, justify, or form the basis for
“the theme of honor underpinning the two books”
verb
/ˌəndərˈpɪn/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The evidence aims to underpin the theory and _____ its credibility among scholars."
Select three words related to underpin
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- neglect
- bolster
- explain
- diminish
- uphold
- undermine
Choose the phrase that uses underpin correctly
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Find a word related to underpin
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