Construct and Lay

Construct

Construct verb - To create or think of by clever use of the imagination.

Lay and construct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lay" instead a verb "Construct".

Lay

Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.

Construct and lay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Construct" instead a verb "Lay".

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Common collocations

life construct life lay life
body construct body lay body
bomb construct bomb lay bomb
way construct way lay way
Other words: bombs.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Supreme Commander How many Real Life military commanders ride around in a mech that can lay waste to an entire country and at the same time construct an entire army, navy, and air force within a few hours all by themselves?
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