Suchen
to lay the table
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to prepare a table for a meal by putting out plates, cutlery, glasses, and other necessary items
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Beispiel
As part of his duties, the footman polished the silverware and set the table.
The kids couldn't wait to finish setting the table so they could dig in to their favorite meal.
I've knocked over a few glasses of water while clumsily setting the table.
The restaurant set the table with polished flatware, neatly arranged beside each plate, for the guests to use during the meal.
She set the table up with elegant dinnerware for the special occasion.
