lay on

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of LAY ON

to put a layer of on a surface <she lays the butter on so thickly that you hardly taste the bagel>

Synonyms apply, lay, lay on

Related Words anoint, bedaub, besmear, dab, daub, plaster, slather, smear; blanket, carpet, coat, cover, layer, mantle, overlay, overlie, overspread, sheet, surface

Near Antonyms bare, expose, peel, strip, uncover

chiefly British to provide with a paying job <lay on more staff for the busy tourist season in the Lake District>

Synonyms assume, engage, fee [chiefly Scottish], hire, lay on [chiefly British], pay, place, recruit, retain, sign (up or on), take on

Related Words reemploy, reengage, rehire; apprentice, contract, job, partner, subcontract; enlist; advance, promote, upgrade; keep (on); headhunt, scout

Near Antonyms furlough, lay off, lock out

Antonyms ax (or axe), can, discharge, dismiss, fire, sack

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