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Lay Out (Verb)

Meaning 1

Get ready for a particular purpose or event; "set up an experiment"; "set the table"; "lay out the tools for the surgery".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The event staff will lay out the seating plan for the awards ceremony tonight.
  • Please lay out the surgical instruments before the doctor arrives.
  • They began to lay out the maps and navigate their route for the expedition.
  • She will lay out her notes and textbook to start her study session.
  • The team will lay out their equipment and uniforms before the game.

Synonyms

  • Set
  • Set Up

Hypernyms

  • Set
  • Gear Up
  • Set Up
  • Ready
  • Fix

Meaning 2

Spend or invest; "lay out thousands on gold"; "he laid out a fortune in the hope of making a huge profit".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

  • She laid out a small fortune on the new restaurant venture, hoping it would pay off in the long run.
  • The company laid out millions on research and development for the new technology.
  • He laid out thousands on art pieces by emerging artists, hoping they would increase in value.
  • The couple laid out a significant amount of money on their dream wedding, wanting it to be perfect.
  • The investors laid out a substantial sum on the startup, expecting it to revolutionize the industry.

Hypernyms

  • Drop
  • Expend

Meaning 3

Bring forward and present to the mind; "We presented the arguments to him"; "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The professor will lay out her vision for the future of education during the lecture.
  • She decided to lay out the problems they were facing to her boss in a clear and concise manner.
  • The artist wanted to lay out the themes and emotions she was trying to convey in her paintings.
  • The financial advisor helped the client lay out a plan to manage their debt effectively.
  • The researcher took the time to carefully lay out the methodology used in the experiment.

Synonyms

  • Represent
  • Present

Hypernyms

  • State
  • Say

Hyponyms

  • Indicate
  • Spin
  • Argue
  • Reason

Meaning 4

Lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line; "lay out the clothes"; "lay out the arguments".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The detective carefully laid out the clues to recreate the sequence of events.
  • Her editor asked her to lay out the chapter summaries in chronological order.
  • The architect needed to lay out the floor plan to visualize the space efficiently.
  • The professor laid out a series of steps for the students to follow during the experiment.
  • She laid out her clothes for the week on the bed to decide what to wear each day.

Synonyms

  • Set Out
  • Array
  • Range

Hypernyms

  • Arrange
  • Set Up

Hyponyms

  • Compart

Meaning 5

Provide a detailed plan or design; "She laid out her plans for the new house".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • The city engineer will lay out the new transportation system to ensure efficient traffic flow.
  • She outlined her vision for the company's future and laid out a detailed strategy for growth.
  • He laid out the map and explained the route to the tourists.
  • The team leader laid out the project's objectives, timelines, and milestones for the team members.
  • The interior designer carefully laid out the furniture arrangement to maximize the room's space.

Related Words

  • Layout (noun)
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