Definition of Undergird

1. Verb. Lend moral support to.

Generic synonyms: Back Up, Support

2. Verb. Make secure underneath. "Undergird the ship"
Exact synonyms: Brace Up
Generic synonyms: Beef Up, Fortify, Strengthen

Definition of Undergird

1. v. t. To blind below; to gird round the bottom.

2. v. t. To blind below; to gird round the bottom.

Definition of Undergird

1. Verb. To strengthen, secure, or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of an object. ¹

2. Verb. To give fundamental support; provide with a sound or secure basis; provide supportive evidence for. ¹

3. Verb. To lend moral support to. ¹

4. Verb. To secure below or underneath. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Undergird

1. [v -GIRT, -GIRDED, -GIRDING, -GIRDS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Undergird

underfunds
underfur
underfurnish
underfurnished
underfurnishing
underfurred
underfurrow
underfurrowed
underfurrowing
underfurrows
underfurs
undergarment
undergarments
underget
undergetting
undergird (current term)
undergirded
undergirding
undergirds
undergirt
underglaze
underglazes
undergo
undergod
undergods
undergoe
undergoer
undergoers
undergoes
undergoing

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