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lay

/leɪ/

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noun
a narrative poem of popular origin
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ballad

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verse form poem
adjective
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
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"the lay ministry"

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laic secular secular profane
verb
put in a horizontal position
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"lay the books on the table" "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"

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put down repose

type of:
put place set pose position
noun
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
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ballad

type of:
vocal song
verb
put into a certain place or abstract location
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place pose position put set

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move displace
verb
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
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"lay a responsibility on someone"

type of:
impose levy
verb
lay eggs
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"This hen doesn't lay"

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put down repose
adjective
not of or from a profession
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"a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease"

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nonprofessional
verb
prepare or position for action or operation
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"lay a fire" "lay the foundation for a new health care plan"

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organise organize prepare devise machinate get up

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