Lay and Perform

Lay

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

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

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Perform verb - To carry through (as a process) to completion.

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Lay and perform are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lay" instead a verb "Perform".

attack	lay attack	perform attack
way	lay way	perform way

Juvenile SCP-695 perform a Orifice Invasion on a male human, grow to adult size and lay eggs.

Source: Bizarre Alien Reproduction
While Kelson and Mátyás can help stave off Mahael's attack against Liam in the killijálay, Liam has to perform the central ritual (taking control of the power from Furstán's tomb) by himself.

Source: Literature / Deryni
The Blessed in Deadlands can perform the miracle "Lay On Hands", which requires touching.

Source: Healing Hands

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