Synonyms for Underlies:

• v.

  •govern (verb)
  • determine,
  • direct,
  • sway,
  • dispose,
  • directionalize,
  • control,
  • predispose,
  • manage,
  • subdue,
  • guide,
  • curb,
  • discipline,
  • decide,
  • incline,
  • tame,
  • bridle,
  • handle,
  • rule,
  • shepherd,
  • contain,
  • underlie,
  • inhibit,
  • check,
  • dominate,
  • get the better of,
  • steer,
  • regulate,
  • restrain,
  • boss.

• Other synonyms:

  •Other relevant words (noun):
  • succumb,
  • govern,
  • promote,
  • pervade,
  • undertake,
  • undergo,
  • endure,
  • possess,
  • sit,
  • suffer,
  • sustain,
  • endorse,
  • patronize.

Paraphrases for Underlies:

• Independent

  • Verb, 3rd person singular present
    lies, underlines, overlies, includes, underscores, underneath, originate, originates, explains, surrounds, outlines, characterises, incorporates, articulates, derives, afflicts, pertains, embodies, entails, lurks, inspires, involves, guide, guides, revolves, resides, defines, describes, requires, encompasses, straddles, implies, comprises, depends, identifies, pervades, necessitates, informs, builds, relies, extends, utilizes, contends, argues, runs, governs, emphasises, clarifies, dictates, Drives, emphasize, emphasizes, instils, sustains, supports, Affects, affirms, permeates, demands, origin, highlights, alleges, fills, invokes, enjoys, commemorates, discusses, collects, hinges, buttresses, earns, generates, working, founds, OWES, causes, sinks, justifies, turns, endorses, SITS, evolves, thrives, receives, stresses, commands, cautions, celebrates, complains, conceals, advocates, holds, submits, Gives, asserts, stems, adheres, lags, underpin, underpins, hits, elaborates, overlaps, awaits, capitalizes, Focuses, overlays, claims, draws, prompts, embraces, fosters, says, recovers, reaches, covers, melts, shapes, raises, means, breathes, Rests, maintains, Forms, touch, touches, Backs.

Antonyms for Underlies:

• v.

  • govern
    assist, give way, liberate, agree, obey, consent, release, aid, surrender, mismanage, neglect, help, permit, comply, hesitate, abandon, acquiesce, allow, submit, yield.