lay
verb, adjective10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.7
lay down8.5
to put something onto a surface
to place something with attention to detail to avoid damage or error
gently lay7.6
to place something softly and with care
neatly lay7.2
to place something in a tidy and orderly way
lay aside7.0
to put something to one side, often to be dealt with later
to arrange something in a logical, effective, and easy-to-understand way
to arrange or explain something in a way that is easy to understand
to arrange something in an attractive or pleasing way