verb · Medium SAT word

    Underlie

    influence; be or form the base for

    Underlie in a sentence

    Several assumptions underlie this research hypothesis.

    Synonyms for underlie

    • support
    • base
    • ground

    Antonyms for underlie

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    Vocabulary like underlie appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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