undergird

/ˈʌndərˌgʌrd/
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Other forms: undergirded; undergirding; undergirds; undergirt

Definitions of undergird
  1. verb
    make secure underneath
    “undergird the ship”
    synonyms: brace up
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    type of:
    beef up, fortify, strengthen
    make strong or stronger
  2. verb
    lend moral support to
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    type of:
    back up, support
    give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
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