lay - Meaning in Marathi

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lay - Meaning in Marathi

lay Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of lay in English

lay adjective

1. not of or from a profession

   Example

   • "a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease"
2. characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

   Synonyms

   laic, secular

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   Examples

   • "set his collar in laic rather than clerical position"
   • "the lay ministry"

lay noun

1. a narrative poem of popular origin

   Synonyms

   ballad

2. a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

   Synonyms

   ballad

lay verb

1. put into a certain place or abstract location

   Synonyms

   place, pose, position, put, set, set, set

   Examples

   • "Place emphasis on a certain point"
   • "Put your things here"
   • "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"
   • "Set the tray down"
2. put in a horizontal position

   Synonyms

   put down, repose

   Examples

   • "lay the books on the table"
   • "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
3. lay eggs

   Example

   • "This hen doesn't lay"
4. prepare or position for action or operation

   Examples

   • "lay a fire"
   • "lay the foundation for a new health care plan"
5. impose as a duty, burden, or punishment

   Example

   • "lay a responsibility on someone"

Synonyms of lay

• ballad
• ballad
• place, pose, position, put, set
• put down, repose
• laic, secular

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