English to Icelandic Meaning of underlie - liggja

Underlie :

liggja

verb

gangast, þola, bera, fara í gegnum, liggja, stofna, svarið, Vertu skynsamur, svara fyrir, reikningur, hegðun, hegða sig, njóta, fara, þjást

Underlie :: liggjaUnderlies :: liggur

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Definitions of underlie in English

Verb(1) be or form the base for(2) lie underneath

Examples of underlie in English

(1) The authors' analysis does a great deal to clarify the ethical issues that underlie these intuitive distinctions.(2) If the cracks extend deep enough, the seawater can come into contact with mantle rocks that underlie the crust.(3) Political motivations most likely underlie this transformation of tradition.(4) Instead, I would like to focus on a few recurring issues that seem to underlie discussions.(5) Before examining the case law it may be helpful to understand the central issues which underlie this area.(6) to underlie sth(7) the principles that underlie the policy(8) When we get to the appeal, let us focus on the issues that underlie the appeal.(9) Furthermore, in cultivated soils, dense compact subsoils frequently underlie the loosened topsoil.(10) The YucatÔö£├¡n peninsula is underlain by limestone and evidently rose from the sea in ancient times.(11) Controversial social and political issues underlay these emotional exchanges.(12) If justiciability is the real issue underlying these terms then this should be faced directly.(13) The soil that underlies much of Dublin was deposited during the last ice age, about 10,000 years ago.(14) We will hold informal meetings to try and tease out the underlying issues.(15) One should not focus on the media attention at the expense of the underlying issue.(16) The discussions are open and frank, and the importance of obeying the game laws underlies all possible strategies.

Related Phrases of underlie

(1) underlie ::

liggja

(2) lie ::

lygi

(3) under ::

undir

Related Phrases of underlie

(1) underlie ::

liggja

(2) lie ::

lygi

(3) under ::

undir

Synonyms

1. undergo ::

gangast

2. endure ::

þola

3. bear ::

bera

4. pass through ::

fara í gegnum

5. tolerate ::

þola

6. underlie ::

liggja

7. incur ::

stofna

8. answer ::

svarið

9. be responsible ::

Vertu skynsamur

10. answer for ::

svara fyrir

11. account ::

reikningur

12. conduct ::

hegðun

13. behave oneself ::

hegða sig

14. enjoy ::

njóta

15. pass ::

fara

16. suffer ::

þjást

Different Forms

underlie, underlies

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