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to underlie
01
to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something
Transitive: to underlie an abstract entity
Examples
Cultural traditions underlie many of the festivals and celebrations we see around the world.
02
to be positioned below or beneath something
Transitive: to underlie a physical entity
Examples
Coral reefs underlie the clear blue waters, home to a diverse marine ecosystem.
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