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lay
adjective
noun
verb
not of or from a profession
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adjective
not of or from a profession
“a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease”
adjective
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
“set his collar in laic rather than clerical position”
noun
a narrative poem of popular origin
noun
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
verb
put into a certain place or abstract location
“Put your things here”
verb
put in a horizontal position
“lay the books on the table”
verb
lay eggs
“This hen doesn't lay”
verb
prepare or position for action or operation
“lay a fire”
verb
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
“lay a responsibility on someone”
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a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease
set his collar in laic rather than clerical position
the lay ministry
Put your things here
Set the tray down
Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
Place emphasis on a certain point
lay the books on the table
lay the patient carefully onto the bed
This hen doesn't lay
lay a fire
lay the foundation for a new health care plan
lay a responsibility on someone
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