Synonyms for lay

Some common synonyms of lay are: lay [v. a.] 1. Put, place, ~ down. 2. Impose, assess. 3. Impute, charge, ascribe. 4. Spread (on a surface). 5. Prepare, set in order, get ready. 6. Contrive, scheme, devise, concoct. 7. Al~, quiet, calm, still, appease. 8. Exorcise, drive away. 9. Bet, stake, wager, risk, hazard. 10. Produce, bring forth and deposit (as eggs). 11. (Naut.) Depress, sink, sail away from so as to lose sight of. 12. (Law.) Allege, state, name.