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View definitions for lay down

lay down

verb as in leave

verb as in parlay

verb as in provide

verb as in recline

verb as in repose

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Example Sentences

Gingerly, about 30 couples lay down and squatted on mats and rugs for the mass face-sit.

Dehydrated and feeling weary, Marino lay down beside another migrant under a tree and fell asleep.

And since she was so tired, she wanted to lay down and sleep.

Collins closed her eyes and lay down on the couch as the other champions watched Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

To begin, they lay down two layers of plastic membranes, protecting the new growth from the toxins below.

Harry took his bed into the spare-room, and Black Sheep lay down to die.

Now, after a weary march and a protracted fight in the burning sun, some of the men deliberately lay down to die.

The trickle of water sounded very pleasant to all the children as they lay down once more to drink.

As I lay down my pen, some words which I used in my opening chapter recur to my mind.

But he then turned around three times and lay down beside Jess, apparently satisfied at last.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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