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Antonyms for lay down


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ley
Phonetic Transcription : leɪ



Definition of lay down

Origin :
  • "manner of lying," 1690s, from lie (v.2). Sense in golf is from 1857.
  • As in kick back : verb relax
  • As in leave : verb forget, neglect
  • As in lie : verb be prostrate, flat
  • As in parlay : verb bet; maneuver
  • As in prescribe : verb stipulate action to be taken
  • As in provide : verb determine, specify
  • As in recline : verb lie down
  • As in record : verb write down; store information
  • As in relax : verb be or feel at ease
  • As in repose : verb relax; recline
  • As in rest : verb be calm; sleep
  • As in retreat : verb pull back, go away
  • As in rule : verb judge, decide
  • As in set : verb decide upon
  • As in stipulate : verb decide on conditions
  • As in turn in : verb go to bed
  • As in bet : verb gamble
  • As in bunt : verb hit half-heartedly
  • As in particularize : verb stipulate
  • As in dictate : verb command; give instructions
  • As in enunciate : verb speak clearly
  • As in fall : verb be overthrown by an enemy; surrender
  • As in impose : verb set, dictate
Example sentences :
  • You know what you hold, and if 'tain't a hand to lay down, it must be a hand to raise on.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • So he lay down in the coffin but no sooner was he inside when bang!
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • An' he said, 'Lay right down on dis yer table,' an' I lay down.
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • I lay down my pen here, that you may consider of it a little, if you please.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Then she lay down herself on the sofa beside her bed, sorely exhausted.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • When that was done she made a bundle of her cloak and shawl, and lay down in her clothes.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • He had power to lay down His life, and power to take it again.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • Then they lay down again upon the beds and talked together as to what they should do.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
  • But it is time to lay down my pen, since my ink runs nothing but gall.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But here, having tired myself, and I dare say you, I will lay down my pen.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

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