Onderbouwen
Example: Ze kon haar historische theorie met gedetailleerde feiten onderbouwen.
Definition
"Onderbouwen" means to support or substantiate a statement, theory, or argument with evidence or detailed facts. It is commonly used in historical contexts to describe the act of providing a solid foundation for claims or ideas to make them credible and convincing.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "onderbouwen" comes from the combination of "onder" (under) and "bouwen" (to build). Literally meaning 'to build under,' it metaphorically refers to constructing a strong base or foundation for an argument or theory. Did you know? This imagery of physical building helps convey the idea of reinforcing or backing up claims.
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"Onderbouwen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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