Extemporize and Lay

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Extemporize

Extemporize verb - To perform, make, or do without preparation.
Usage example: a good talk show host has to be able to extemporize the interviews when things don't go as planned
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Lay is an antonym for extemporize.
Nearby Words: extempore, extemporization, extemporise, extemporised, extemporizing

Lay

Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
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Extemporize is an antonym for lay.
Nearby Words: laying, laid
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