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Definition lay out in American English

lay out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to spread something out, or to arrange things so you can see them easily

Example

A display of local history material was laid out on the table.

Example

She opened her suitcase and laid her clothes out on the bed.

Synonyms and related words
prepend sort arrange
2

to spend an amount of money

Example

They had already laid out a substantial amount for the wedding.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
3

to arrange something according to a detailed plan, for example rooms in a building, roads in a town, or areas on a piece of land

Example

The city was laid out with the capitol on a hill in its center.

Example

The brochure is beautifully laid out and illustrated.

Synonyms and related words
architectural architecture blueprint
4

to explain something carefully and clearly

Example

The documents lay out the principles clearly enough.

Synonyms and related words
explain define put across
5

to prepare a dead body so that people can come to see it before it is buried

Synonyms and related words
a letter/message/book of condolence ashes bier
6

to hit someone so hard that they fall to the ground and become unconscious

Example

Joe laid Ken out with one punch.

Synonyms and related words
knock strike down knock down
7

to lie outside in the sun, so that your skin becomes darker. This use is considered incorrect by many people.

Synonyms and related words
bask burn catch/bag some rays
Definition lay out in American English