undergirded

Meanings

• Verb

  To serve as a basis or support for something.

• Verb

  To provide a foundation or groundwork for an idea, theory, or belief.

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Antonyms

undermine

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Synonyms

fortify , shore up , succour

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with undergirded
herded , merded , ferried

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Variants

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undergird , undergirded , undergirding , undergirds

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Etymology

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From the verb undergird 'to provide a foundation or support for' which is derived from the Old English word 'gierdan' meaning 'to provide with a ground' or 'to furnish'.

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Trivia

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1. Undergirded is a verb that comes from the Old English word 'gierdan' which means 'to provide with a ground'.

2. In the Bible, the phrase 'undergirded with the armies of heaven' is used to describe God's protection and support.

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Related Concepts

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1. Foundation: Undergirded refers to the underlying support or basis, much like how a foundation supports a building.

2. Groundwork: Undergirded can also refer to the initial work or preparation that lays the groundwork for a project or idea.

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Culture

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Undergirded has been used in various contexts, including business and finance, where it refers to the underlying factors that support the success of a company or investment. It has also been used in literature and philosophy to describe the foundational ideas or beliefs that support a particular theory or argument.

How to Memorize "undergirded"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a foundation being laid for a building, or imagine a support beam holding up a heavy structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a foundation or support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Undergirded: Provides a foundation for success'.

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