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Antonyms for lay down

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ley

Phonetic Transcription : leɪ

Definition of lay down

Origin : "manner of lying," 1690s, from lie (v.2). Sense in golf is from 1857.

As in kick back : verb relax
As in leave : verb forget, neglect
As in lie : verb be prostrate, flat
As in parlay : verb bet; maneuver
As in prescribe : verb stipulate action to be taken
As in provide : verb determine, specify
As in recline : verb lie down
As in record : verb write down; store information
As in relax : verb be or feel at ease
As in repose : verb relax; recline
As in rest : verb be calm; sleep
As in retreat : verb pull back, go away
As in rule : verb judge, decide
As in set : verb decide upon
As in stipulate : verb decide on conditions
As in turn in : verb go to bed
As in bet : verb gamble
As in bunt : verb hit half-heartedly
As in particularize : verb stipulate
As in dictate : verb command; give instructions
As in enunciate : verb speak clearly
As in fall : verb be overthrown by an enemy; surrender
As in impose : verb set, dictate

Example sentences :

You know what you hold, and if 'tain't a hand to lay down, it must be a hand to raise on.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

So he lay down in the coffin but no sooner was he inside when bang!
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

An' he said, 'Lay right down on dis yer table,' an' I lay down.
Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford

I lay down my pen here, that you may consider of it a little, if you please.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Then she lay down herself on the sofa beside her bed, sorely exhausted.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

When that was done she made a bundle of her cloak and shawl, and lay down in her clothes.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

He had power to lay down His life, and power to take it again.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

Then they lay down again upon the beds and talked together as to what they should do.
Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard

But it is time to lay down my pen, since my ink runs nothing but gall.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

But here, having tired myself, and I dare say you, I will lay down my pen.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Synonyms for lay down

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