lays down

verb

Definition of lays downnext
present tense third-person singular of lay down
1
as in enacts
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action the city council promises to lay down new ordinances that will force dog walkers to clean up after their animals

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2
as in declares
to state clearly and strongly at the risk of their popularity, the parents laid down the rules for the party and wouldn't accept any arguments

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3
as in specifies
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly the supervisor laid down the procedure for a complaint of sexual harassment

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4
as in relinquishes
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress commanded the surrounded troops to lay down their weapons

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lays down
  1. declares
  2. specifies
  3. asserts
  4. defines
  5. renders
  6. announces
  7. delivers
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  • Continue reading … 'MAJOR INCREASE' – John Bolton declares hiking US defense budget the 'most important priority in foreign affairs today'.
    Fox News, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
  • On Oscars night, Emma Stone opens the envelope and declares Denzel Washington the Best Actor winner.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of declares
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  • Replace your carbon monoxide alarm every five to six years or as the manufacturer specifies.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
  • But the measure that cleared the Peoria City Council specifies that those who are sleeping outside on public property will receive a warning and three penalties, beginning at $50 and escalating up to $750 for a third violation, though a judge could impose community service instead of a fee.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of specifies
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  • Bills on average for more than 250,000 customers would change little, the utility asserts.
    Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Still, as Reynolds asserts, comedy poses unique challenges compared to more dramatic roles that should also be taken seriously.
    Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of asserts
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  • This is quite a departure from the more darker vibe that defines the last generation of Vegas hotel designs.
    Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, Apollo incorporates an Advanced Force Control Architecture and defines safety zones for enhanced operational safety.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of defines
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  • To photograph her as a model, in the bold outfits and provocative poses that advertising and editorial employ, renders that photographic language distinctly visible, and critiquable.
    Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The goal of extolling the Six Triple Eight’s virtues renders the film’s narrative an incidental element.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of renders
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  • Those numbers are likely to change again next month when the Baseball Writers Association of America announces the results of its annual election.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This article will be updated as Braun announces new appointments.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of announces
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  • The limited series also has an interactive color display on the hand controller that delivers data from every session.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Jack McBrayer plays a flustered resort concierge who delivers the terrible news to two bridezilla-esque adults who won’t be walking down the aisle in white but are still very invested in the nuptials.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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