underlie

verbo irregular

A verb used to indicate being the foundation, basis, or hidden cause of something.

• 🇵🇹Verbo usado para indicar que algo é a base, o fundamento ou a causa oculta de outra coisa.

1. Be the foundation of C1 formal

   To be the basis or foundation for something, often an idea, theory, or system.

   • Several key principles underlie the theory of evolution.
   • Trust and communication underlie a healthy relationship.
   • Economic factors underlie many political decisions.

   🇵🇹Estar subjacente a

   Sinônimos: basegroundsupportunderpin

2. Lie beneath C1 formal

   To be located or situated beneath something else.

   • A layer of rock underlies the topsoil in this region.
   • The bedrock underlies the entire mountain range.
   • Ancient ruins underlie the modern city.

   🇵🇹Estar subjacente

• underlain past participle
• underlay past simple
• underlying present participle
• underlies third person singular