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Definitions

laid

[leyd] / leɪd /

VERB

put, place

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange establish leave locate plant set settle spread stick

STRONG

deposit dispose fix order organize posit position repose rest systematize

WEAK

set down set out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse depart disestablish disorder disorganize displace mix up move remove unsettle upset

STRONG

be active destroy disarrange disturb energize

WEAK

lift neglect rough take

VERB

produce, advance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

offer

STRONG

adduce allege bear cite deposit generate lodge present submit yield

WEAK

bring forth bring forward put forward

Antonyms

STRONG

deny refuse take withhold

WEAK

lift neglect rough

VERB

credit, allocate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply cast impose train turn

STRONG

accredit address aim allot ascribe assess assign attribute burden charge direct encumber impute incline level point refer saddle tax

WEAK

zero in

Antonyms

STRONG

aid exonerate help keep

WEAK

lift neglect rough take

VERB

design, plan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

prepare

STRONG

concoct contrive devise hatch plot

WEAK

work out

Antonyms

WEAK

lift neglect rough take

VERB

make smooth

Synonyms

STRONG

allay alleviate appease assuage calm even flatten flush iron level plane press quiet relieve steam still suppress

Antonyms

STRONG

aggravate agitate break intensify irritate provoke upset worry

WEAK

lift neglect rough take

VERB

bet, wager

Synonyms

STRONGEST

play

STRONG

gamble game hazard risk stake

WEAK

give odds

Antonyms

WEAK

lift neglect rough take

Example Sentences

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It soon moved its headquarters to Singapore and laid off some employees in China.

From The Wall Street Journal

The game designer, who splits the $1,900 monthly rent there with his partner, said he was laid off in October.

From The Wall Street Journal

The charges laid against Ms Zia related to her second period in office, when she allegedly used her influence to award contracts in connection with cargo terminals in 2003.

From BBC

The idea that loved ones are laid to rest in their grave in perpetuity may be romantic, but in many cases may need to be overturned.

From BBC

He laid off some 10% of the company’s employees, which was a shock to the IBM tradition of lifetime tenure but underscored the necessity of change for company survival.

From The Wall Street Journal