underpin

In lang=en terms the difference between underpin and embody

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while embody is to include or represent, especially as part of a cohesive whole.

As verbs the difference between underpin and embody

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while embody is to represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify.

As verbs the difference between underpin and maintain

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while maintain is (obsolete|transitive) to support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

As a verb underpin

is to support from below with props or masonry.

As a noun cornerstone is

a ceremonial stone set at the corner of a building, joining two exterior walls, and often inscribed with the starting and completion dates of construction, the name of the architect and owner, and other details.

As verbs the difference between underpin and strengthen

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while strengthen is (lb) to make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify; to reinforce.

As verbs the difference between underpin and underline

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while underline is to draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore.

As a noun underline is

a line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or (in electronic documents) to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or that it acts as a hyperlink.

As an adjective underline is

passing under a railway line.

In lang=en terms the difference between underpin and inform

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while inform is to give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc).

As verbs the difference between underpin and inform

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while inform is (archaic|transitive) to instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).

As an adjective inform is

without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.

As verbs the difference between underpin and embrace

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while embrace is to clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

As a noun embrace is

hug (noun); putting arms around someone.

In transitive terms the difference between underpin and sustain

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while sustain is to confirm, prove, or corroborate.

As a noun sustain is

a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

As verbs the difference between underpin and buttress

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while buttress is to support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.

As a noun buttress is

a brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.

As verbs the difference between underpin and advocate

is that underpin is to support from below with props or masonry while advocate is (label) to plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.

As a noun advocate is

someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.