· put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"

Synonym(s): put, set, place, pose, position

Hypernym(s): move, displace

· put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"

Synonym(s): put_down, repose

Hypernym(s): put, set, place, pose, position, lay

· prepare or position for action or operation; "lay a fire"; "lay the foundation for a new health care plan"

Hypernym(s): organize, organise, prepare, devise, get_up, machinate

· lay eggs; "This hen doesn't lay"

Hypernym(s): lay, put_down, repose

· impose as a duty, burden, or punishment; "lay a responsibility on someone"

Hypernym(s): levy, impose