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underpinned

CEFR: C1

Formed the solid theoretical foundation, structural support, or justification for a thesis or system.

Synonyms

bolstered
buttressed

Common Collocations

underpinned by
underpinned the decision

Example Sentence

Rigorous empirical statistics underpinned the recommendations in the national health white paper.

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