Definition of Lay out

1. Verb. Lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line. "Lay out the arguments"

Exact synonyms: Array, Range, Set Out
Generic synonyms: Arrange, Set Up
Specialized synonyms: Compart
Derivative terms: Array

2. Verb. Get ready for a particular purpose or event. "Lay out the tools for the surgery"
Exact synonyms: Set, Set Up
Generic synonyms: Fix, Gear Up, Prepare, Ready, Set, Set Up
Derivative terms: Set, Setting

3. Verb. Spend or invest. "He laid out a fortune in the hope of making a huge profit"
Generic synonyms: Drop, Expend, Spend

4. Verb. Bring forward and present to the mind. "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason"
Exact synonyms: Present, Represent
Specialized synonyms: Argue, Reason, Argue, Indicate, Spin
Generic synonyms: Say, State, Tell
Derivative terms: Presentation, Representation

5. Verb. Provide a detailed plan or design. "She laid out her plans for the new house"
Generic synonyms: Plan
Specialized synonyms: Block Out, Loft
Derivative terms: Layout

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lay Out

layup
layups
laywoman
laywomen
lay aside
lay away
lay claim
lay down
lay eyes on
lay figure
lay hands on
lay in
lay into
lay off
lay on the line
lay out (current term)
lay over
lay reader
lay to rest
lay up
lay waste to
lay witness
lazar
lazar
lazaret
lazarets
lazarette
lazarettes
lazaretto
lazaretto

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