UNDERLIE Synonyms
There are 21 synonyms of the word
underlie.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word underlie. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word underlie. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for UNDERLIE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | anchor | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | authenticate | verbv | ||||
| 3 | back | adverb, nounadv, n | ||||
| 4 | bolster | verbv | ||||
| 5 | buttress | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | confirm | verbv | ||||
| 7 | corroborate | verbv | ||||
| 8 | establish | verbv | ||||
| 9 | justify | verbv | ||||
| 10 | legitimize | verbv | ||||
| 11 | maintain | verbv | ||||
| 12 | prop | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | prove | verbv | ||||
| 14 | reinforce | verbv | ||||
| 15 | substantiate | verbv | ||||
| 16 | support | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | sustain | verbv | ||||
| 18 | underpin | verbv | ||||
| 19 | uphold | verbv | ||||
| 20 | validate | verbv | ||||
