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lay on
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lay on

verb

Definition of LAY ON

transitive verb
1
a : to apply by or as if by spreading on a surface <laying it on thick>
b : provide, arrange <food laid on in abundance>
c : hand out <laid on awards>
2
chiefly British : hire
intransitive verb
: attack, beat
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Examples of LAY ON

  1. <she lays the butter on so thickly that you hardly taste the bagel>
  2. <lay on more staff for the busy tourist season in the Lake District>

First Known Use of LAY ON

1600

Related to LAY ON

Synonyms
apply, lay, spread
Antonyms
ax (or axe), can, discharge, dismiss, fire, sack

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