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Underlie Thesaurus

(intransitive) To lie in a position directly beneath something.

Synonyms for Underlie

Depending on context, synonyms include underpin.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include underpin, trigger, guide, base, basis, support.

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Possible synonyms include underpin.

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