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lay on

VERB
apply
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administer cover spread
STRONG
affix anoint bestow fasten join massage paint place rub smear touch
WEAK
put on
Antonyms
STRONG
detach loosen
VERB
confer
Synonyms
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bestow grant provide
STRONG
accord allot award donate give present vouchsafe
WEAK
gift with sweeten the kitty
Antonyms
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deprive refuse take
STRONG
disallow keep refrain withhold
WEAK
dishonor taking
VERB
donate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
award bequeath contribute devote give give away grant hand out present provide
STRONG
accord bestow confer subscribe
WEAK
ante up chip in do one's part dole out feed the kitty get in the act pass the hat sweeten the pot
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal keep refrain take withhold
STRONG
disagree refuse
WEAK
renege
VERB
endow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bestow donate empower enable enhance enrich subsidize
STRONG
accord award back bequeath confer contribute endue establish favor finance found fund furnish grant heighten invest leave organize promote provide sponsor subscribe supply support will
WEAK
come through with make over settle on vest in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease reduce refuse take
STRONG
condemn deny destroy disagree disapprove discourage dishonor hurt keep neglect oppose take away withhold
WEAK
receive
VERB
levy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
collect exact raise
STRONG
call charge demand extort gather place set summon tax wrest wring
WEAK
call up put on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
give
STRONG
displace exonerate remove
WEAK
disapprove veto
VERB
present
Synonyms
STRONGEST
award hand out offer
STRONG
bestow confer devote donate entrust furnish gift grant proffer
WEAK
come up with give away kick in put at disposal put forth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
take
STRONG
refuse
WEAK
refrain subdue withhold
VERB
program
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compute prioritize register set up
STRONG
arrange bill book budget calculate compile design draft edit engage enter estimate feed figure formulate itemize list poll prearrange process schedule set slate
WEAK
get on line lay out line up map out pencil in work out
Antonyms
STRONG
cancel disorder disorganize disperse forget let go scatter
WEAK
neglect
VERB
reproach
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admonish chide discredit rebuke reprimand scold upbraid
STRONG
abuse blame cavil censure condemn criticize defame disparage jawbone lesson rake ream reprehend reprove trim
WEAK
call down call to task give comeuppance give the devil sit on take to task
Antonyms
STRONGEST
commend compliment flatter laud praise
STRONG
approve exalt exonerate sanction

Example Sentences

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Many lay on the bare pavements from the early morning to get a better spot.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Hama lay on the outskirts of these cultural hubs.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

It lay on the medieval spice route between Asia, the Middle East and Europe, and its strategic position made it a target for colonial occupation, most importantly by Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Hollie Page, a cardiac physiologist at Bart's Hospital, happened to pass him as he lay on the concourse of Liverpool Street station.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

How long I lay on my bed sobbing for the one love of my life I do not know.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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