Overgird

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈɡɝd/

Overgird (verb)

  1. To provide strong support or foundation for something.

Examples

  • The new policies overgird the company's commitment to sustainability.
  • Community values overgird the school's educational approach.

Common collocations: overgird a principle, overgird a strategy, overgird efforts

Synonyms of Overgird

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Overgird

  • when referring to making something less tight
  • when referring to reducing strength