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to lay
01
to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position
02
(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs
03
to make preparations or get something ready for a specific action or operation
04
to place or enforce an obligation upon someone or something
05
to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles
lay
01
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
02
not of or from a profession
Example
The carpenter laid the wooden planks on the floor to measure and cut them accurately.
After a long day, she was ready to lay herself on the comfortable sofa for a short nap.
She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking.
The parent gently laid the sleeping baby in the crib.
To avoid wrinkles, he carefully laid the freshly ironed shirt on the bed.
