be subordinate to

VERB

depend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hinge on rest on revolve around

STRONG

bottom found ground hang rest stay

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to hang in suspense hang on pend rest with revolve on stand on trust to turn on

VERB

hinge on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depend on rest on

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to bottom found ground hang hang in suspense hang on hang upon pend re rest

Example Sentences

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"Uganda has been ready for a civilian leader since time immemorial," he insists, adding that according to Uganda's constitution, the military must be subordinate to the civilian authority.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Ratcliffe, the former DNI, has been nominated as director of the CIA and would be subordinate to Gabbard, according to this plan.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024

“Why do we have institutions in this country? Just to be subordinate to gangs?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2019

Should the President be subordinate to the legislature or have the power to check congressional actions?

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

Wisdom teaches that all human passions must be subordinate to the higher purposes of life.

From English Secularism A Confession Of Belief by Holyoake, George Jacob

be subordinate to

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