Onderbouwen
Example: Het is essentieel om je argumenten goed te onderbouwen in een debat.
Definition
"Onderbouwen" means to provide solid support or evidence for an argument, claim, or statement, ensuring it is well-founded and convincing. It involves giving reasons or proof to strengthen the validity of the point being made.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "onderbouwen" comes from the combination of "onder" meaning 'under' and "bouwen" meaning 'to build.' Literally, it means 'to build under,' which figuratively refers to constructing a solid foundation of evidence or reasoning under an argument, much like building a strong base for a structure.
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"Onderbouwen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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