Synonyms for lay open

Most common

develop · reveal · discover · expose · disclose · uncover · unveil · unmask

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.

Example sentences

• develop What does it mean to develop a sound architecture?
• reveal Sami didn't reveal the identity of his assailants.
• discover How foolish I was not to discover that simple lie!
• expose Do not expose the console to dust, smoke or steam.
• disclose She will have the courage to disclose their secret.
• uncover Uncover the horrific truth of this shocking story.

By length

4 letters

show¹, open²

6 letters

reveal², expose², unveil², unmask²

7 letters

develop³, uncover³

8 letters

discover³, disclose²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (open² = 2 syllables).