Dictionary
undergird
verb un·der·gird \ˌən-dər-ˈgərd\
: to strengthen or support (something) from below
Full Definition of UNDERGIRD
transitive verb
1
archaic : to make secure underneath <took measures to undergird the ship — Acts 27:17(Revised Standard Version)>
2
: to form the basis or foundation of : strengthen, support <facts and statistics subtly undergird his commentary — Susan Q. Stranahan>
See undergird defined for English-language learners
See undergird defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of UNDERGIRD
1526
Related to UNDERGIRD
Rhymes with UNDERGIRD
afterword, bowerbird, butcher-bird, cedarbird, dickey bird, dirty word, dolly bird, early bird, fighting word, frigate bird, gallows bird, hummingbird, in a word, lemon curd, mockingbird, ovenbird, riflebird, tailorbird, thunderbird, wading bird, wattlebird, weasel word, weaverbird, whirlybird, word for word
Learn More About UNDERGIRD
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: undergirthPrevious Word in the Dictionary: undergearAll Words Near: undergird
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up undergird? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).