gently lay

Frequency: 7.614.1 per million words

to place something softly and with care

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Examples (10)

  • She gently laid the sleeping baby in the crib.
  • The nurse gently laid a cool cloth on his forehead.
  • He gently laid the fragile vase on the table.
  • Please gently lay the documents inside the folder.
  • She gently laid her hand on my shoulder to comfort me.
  • The gardener gently laid the seedlings into the soft soil.
  • They gently laid a blanket over the shivering puppy.
  • I watched her gently lay the flowers on the grave.
  • The artist gently laid the brush against the canvas.
  • He gently laid his glasses down and rubbed his eyes.