lay out

Verb
  1. Lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line (synset 201476839)
    "lay out the clothes"; "lay out the arguments"
    is a type of: arrange, set up - put into a proper or systematic order
    subtypes: compart - lay out in parts according to a plan
    same as: array, range, set out
  2. Get ready for a particular purpose or event (synset 200408773)
    "set up an experiment"; "set the table"; "lay out the tools for the surgery"
    is a type of: fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up - make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
    same as: set, set up
  3. Spend or invest (synset 202371574)
    "lay out thousands on gold"; "he laid out a fortune in the hope of making a huge profit"
    is a type of: drop, expend, spend - pay out
  4. Bring forward and present to the mind (synset 200775012)
    "We presented the arguments to him"; "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason"
    is a type of: say, state, tell - express in words
    subtypes:
    • argue, reason - present reasons and arguments
    • argue, indicate - give evidence of
    • spin - twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
    same as: present, represent
  5. Provide a detailed plan or design (synset 200712869)
    "She laid out her plans for the new house"
    is a type of: plan - make plans for something
    subtypes:
    • block out - plan where and when songs should be inserted into a theatrical production, or plan a theatrical production in general
    • loft - lay out a full-scale working drawing of the lines of a vessel's hull

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