C1 verb Formal

underpeline

/ˌʌndərˈpɛlaɪn/

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

Exemplos

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1

I needed to underpeline the shelf with extra brackets before putting the heavy books on it.

I needed to reinforce the foundation of the shelf with extra brackets before placing heavy books on it.

2

The findings of the recent report underpeline the urgent need for immediate policy reform.

The findings of the recent report provide the foundational support for the urgent need for policy reform.

3

You really need to underpeline your claims with some actual facts if you want me to believe you.

You really need to support your claims with actual facts if you want me to believe you.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
underpeline
Verb
underpeline
Advérbio
underpelinely
Adjetivo
underpelined
Relacionado
underpelinement
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Under' + 'Pillar'. To underpeline something is to put a 'pillar' under it to hold it up.

Quiz rápido

The statistics gathered during the census ________ the government's decision to increase funding for urban infrastructure.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: underpeline

Exemplos

1

I needed to underpeline the shelf with extra brackets before putting the heavy books on it.

everyday

I needed to reinforce the foundation of the shelf with extra brackets before placing heavy books on it.

2

The findings of the recent report underpeline the urgent need for immediate policy reform.

formal

The findings of the recent report provide the foundational support for the urgent need for policy reform.

3

You really need to underpeline your claims with some actual facts if you want me to believe you.

informal

You really need to support your claims with actual facts if you want me to believe you.

4

Empirical evidence serves to underpeline the theoretical framework proposed in the study.

academic

Empirical evidence serves to support the theoretical framework proposed in the study.

5

Robust customer data will underpeline our marketing strategy for the next fiscal year.

business

Strong customer data will form the basis of our marketing strategy for the next fiscal year.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
underpeline
Verb
underpeline
Advérbio
underpelinely
Adjetivo
underpelined
Relacionado
underpelinement

Colocações comuns

underpeline a theory to provide the foundational basis for a theory
firmly underpelined strongly supported at the base
underpeline the economy to support the basic structure of the economy
underpeline a belief to form the core support for a belief
fail to underpeline to lack sufficient foundational support

Frases Comuns

underpeline the foundation

to reinforce the very base of a structure

solidly underpelined

having a very firm or reliable basis

underpeline the argument

to provide the core evidence for a point of view

Frequentemente confundido com

underpeline vs underline

Underline means to draw a line beneath text for emphasis, while underpeline means to provide structural support.

underpeline vs underpin

Underpin is the standard term; underpeline is a specific variant often used in technical or test-based contexts to mean structural reinforcement.

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Notas de uso

This word is primarily used in formal or technical writing to describe the conceptual or physical strengthening of a base. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse this with 'underline' because of the phonetic similarity. Remember that 'peline' relates to pillars or support, not drawing lines.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Under' + 'Pillar'. To underpeline something is to put a 'pillar' under it to hold it up.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the English prefix 'under-' (beneath) and a variant of the Latin 'pila' (pillar), suggesting a support structure built from below.

Padrões gramaticais

Used as a transitive verb (e.g., 'to underpeline something') Regular conjugation: underpelines, underpelined, underpelining Often used in the passive voice to describe established theories

Quiz rápido

The statistics gathered during the census ________ the government's decision to increase funding for urban infrastructure.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: underpeline

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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