Words Like UNDERLIE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to UNDERLIE.

4 Alternative Words Similar to underlie

1 Be Verb      Synonym Words Like Be
2 Lie Verb      Synonym Words Like Lie
3 Support Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Support
4 Underlay Noun      Variant Words Like Underlay

2 examples of underlie

1 a stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel
2 a doctrine underlying a theory

10 definitions of underlie

1 To lie under; to rest beneath; to be situated under.
2 To be at the basis of; to form the foundation of; to support.
3 To be subject or amenable to.
4 To lie below or under.
5 See underlay, n., 1.
6 be or form the base for
7 lie underneath
8 To be located under or below.
9 To be the support or basis of; account for: Many factors underlie my decision.
10 To constitute a prior financial claim over: Dividends for preferred stock underlie those of common stock.
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