Lay

noun

leɪ

Adjective

characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
“the lay ministry”
Similar:LaicSecular
not of or from a profession
“a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease”

put in a horizontal position
“lay the books on the table”
“lay the patient carefully onto the bed”
Similar:Repose
Type of:Put Place Set
prepare or position for action or operation
“lay a fire”
“lay the foundation for a new health care plan”
Type of:OrganiseOrganizePrepare
put into a certain place or abstract location
Similar:Place Pose Position Put Set
Type of:MoveDisplace
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
“lay a responsibility on someone”
Type of:ImposeLevy
lay eggs
“This hen doesn't lay”
Type of:Repose