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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

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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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