lay synonyms

lay

n.

order, arrangement, situation; see position 1.

lay

v.

  1. To knock down

    trounce, defeat, club; see beat 2, hit 1.

  2. To place

    put, deposit, set; see place 1.

  3. To put in order

    arrange, organize, systematize; see order 3.

  4. To bring forth

    generate, deposit, yield; see produce 1.

  5. To smooth out

    steam, lay flat, iron out; see iron, press 2, smooth 1.

  6. To bet

    game, wager, lay odds; see bet, gamble 1.

  7. To work out

    devise, concoct, design; see plan 1, 2.

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