Instruct and Lay

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Instruct verb - To cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field.

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

Nearby Words: instruction, instructor, instructive, instructing

Lay verb - To make ready in advance.

Usage example: she's laying plans for the charity auction months ahead of time

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

Nearby Words: laying, laid

people	instruct people	lay people
times	instruct times	lay times

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