1. Verb
To lay stones, masonry, etc., under, as the sills of a building, on which it is to rest.
2. Verb
To support by some solid foundation; to place something underneath for support.
3. Verb
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; "The stories and claims were born out by the evidence"
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