Lay and Locate

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

Usage example: just lay the book over there on the table for now

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Locate is a synonym for lay in put topic. In some cases you can use "Locate" instead a verb "Lay", when it comes to topics like arrange.

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Locate verb - To come upon after searching, study, or effort.

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Lay is a synonym for locate in action topic. You can use "Lay" instead a verb "Locate", if it concerns topics such as place.

body	lay body	locate body
bomb	lay bomb	locate bomb

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