Synonyms for lay out

Most common

range · array · present · represent · pay · plan · grass · arrange

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Antonyms

pick-up, pack up

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Definitions

1. v. 1

   To expend or contribute money to an expense or purchase.

   She laid out hundreds of dollars to throw a great party.

2. v. 2

   To arrange (physically) in a certain way, so as to spread or space apart; to display (e.g. merchandise or a collection).

   She laid out a terrific spread for the party.

3. v. 3

   To explain; to interpret.

   Let me lay it out for you: you're not going to get a better opportunity than this one.

Example sentences

• range Prices range from as low as $30 to as high as $50.
• array Tom has an extraordinary array of trophies.
• present Those who were present were very glad at the news.
• represent How much does industry represent in Algeria's GDP?
• pay What price do we have to pay for these advantages?
• plan We must adapt our plan to these new circumstances.

By length

3 letters

set¹, pay¹

4 letters

plan¹

5 letters

range¹, spend¹, grass¹, array²

6 letters

invest², bestow², expend²

7 letters

present², arrange², dispose²

8 letters

disburse²

9 letters

represent³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (array² = 2 syllables).