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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAY OPEN

lay in
lay into
lay it on
lay it on thick
lay low
lay off
lay on
lay on the line
lay one´s finger on
lay oneself open
lay out
lay over
lay people
lay person
lay preacher
lay reader
lay siege to
lay sister
lay store by
lay to

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAY OPEN

autopen
bring into the open
come into the open
copen
half-open
keep an eye open
keep one´s options open
keep one´s weather eye open
lay oneself open
open
reopen
semiopen
the open
to blow sth wide open
unopen
wide open
wide-open
with one´s eyes open

Synonyms and antonyms of lay open in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lay open» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAY OPEN

Find out the translation of lay open to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lay open from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lay open» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

摊开
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sentar abierto
570 millions of speakers

English

lay open
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खुला रखना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وضع مفتوحة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

был открыт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

estava aberto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খোলা রাখা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le flanc
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berbaring terbuka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lag offen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オープン築く
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오픈 누워
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lay mbukak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nằm mở
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திறந்து வைக்கவும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खुल्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Açık tutmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lay aperto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

leżała otwarta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

був відкритий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

se deschide
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θέσει ανοιχτά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lê oop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

låg uppslagen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lå åpen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lay open

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAY OPEN»

The term «lay open» is regularly used and occupies the 101.579 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAY OPEN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lay open

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAY OPEN»

Discover the use of lay open in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lay open and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
American Dictionary of the English Language: Exhibiting the ...
The act of explaining; explanation; exposition; interpretation. 3. The sense given by an expositor or interpreter. EX'PU-CA-TIVE, or EX'PLl-eA-TO-RY, a. Serving to unfold or ixplain ; tending to lay open to the understanding. EX'PLI-tiA-TOR, it.
Noah Webster, John Walker, 1830
2
The New Hampshire Reports
language is different: “And if the first man shall after lay open his field.” This statute had been in force during the usurpation of Massachusetts, and, upon the establishment of the provincial government, was continued in force here, by a general ...
New Hampshire. Supreme Court, Joel Parker, 1863
3
The EU Patent Package Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide
If the unsuccessful party accepts the Request to lay open books, it shall inform theRegistry. The judge-rapporteur shall maketheordertolayopen books in accordancewith the Request to lay open books. 2. If the unsuccessful party contests the ...
Hoffmann · Eitle, Dr. Clemens Tobias Steins, LL.M., Heike Alps, LL.M., 2014
4
Sermons Doctrinal and Practical
Not to lay open the wounds of our consciences, causes us to run away from the truth. By denying that we have any sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John i. 8, " If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the ...
Samuel Trickett, 1863
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Encyclopaedia Perthensis; Or Universal Dictionary of the ...
Teach me, dear creature, how to think and speak; Lay open to my earthy gross conceit, Smother'd in errors, feeble, shallow, weak, The folded meaning of your word's deceit. Shak. —A fool layetb open his folly. Prom. xiii. 16. 48. To Lay over.
‎1816
6
A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are ...
To lay open; to make liable to. Prior. a. To put in the power of any thing. Dryd. 3. To lay open; to make bare. Dry den. 4. To lay open to censure or ridicule. Dryd. 5. To lay open to examination. Locke. 6. To put in danger. Clarendon. 7. To cast out  ...
Samuel Johnson, 1828
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A Dictionary of the English Language, in which the Words are ...
Swjl. To EXPO'SE. v. a. [expo/titan, Lat.] I. To lay open; to make liable to. Prior. 1.. To put in the power of any thing. Dryden. 3. To lay open; to make bare. Dryden. 4. To lay open to cenfnre or ridicule, Drydrl. 5. To lay open to examination. Lock.
Samuel Johnson, 1778
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Pantologia: A new cyclopaedia, comprehending a complete ...
I. To lay open ; to make liable to (Prior). 2. To put in the power of any thing {Dry den). 3. To lay open ; to make bare (Dryden). 4. To lay open to censure or ridicule (Dry den). 5. To lay open to examination (Locke), fi. To put in danger (Clarendon).
John Mason Good, Olinthus Gregory, Newton Bosworth, 1813
9
Pantologia. A new (cabinet) cyclopædia, by J.M. Good, O. ...
To lay open ; to make liable to {Prior). 2. To put in the power of any thine (Dryden) . 3. To lay open ; to make bare (Dryden). 4. To lay open to censure or ridicule ( Dryden). 5. To lay open to examination (Locke). 6. To put in danger ( Clarendon).
John Mason Good, Olinthus Gilbert Gregory, 1819
10
Colorectal Surgery: Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice
It appears that total sphincter conservation would be optimal in terms of functional outcome, but the drawback is that no sphincter—preserving method heals the underlying fistula as surely as lay—open. This is important, because although this ...
Robin K. S. Phillips, Sue Clark, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAY OPEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lay open is used in the context of the following news items.
1
First building of Virginia Intermont College was considered highly …
Beyond lay open fields and pastures, all part of the former Jesse Buckner farm. Cattle grazed peacefully right up to the edge of the tract upon ... «Bristol Herald Courier, Jul 15»
2
Carl Frampton set to break into US at El Paso - RTÉ Sport
Once he navigates tonight's milestone, all routes will lay open before the Jackal in what is sure to be a huge 12 months. Right now none seem ... «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
3
Olmsted National Historic Site Commemorates the 150th …
The report's ideas include government's “political duty” to protect and “lay open” for everyone our nation's scenic landscapes, the central role of ... «BayStateBanner, Jul 15»
4
Light hearts and prodigious drinking mark the Twelfth
A gospel lay open at the reading from Sunday, July 12th where Jesus instructs his disciples on their mission. He told them: “If any place will not ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
5
Lyricist-poet Bashar Nawaz's demise leaves world of literature in …
Interestingly the poet was reading an old anthology of poems by Mir Taqi Mir which lay open on his chest when he was found, said Khan. «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
6
Coroner indicts TB Joshua's church over building collapse
Everything is naked and lay open before Christ to whom we should all give an account on the judgement day' – Hebrews 4:13. Are you really ... «Premium Times, Jul 15»
7
Killingly Public Library kicks off summer reading challenge
Boxes of books lay open for anyone interested in taking them. Second and third-grade students Jaliyah and Emily helped Records by passing ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
8
Watch Preview: Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Son Spencer Set for 'CBS …
... pausing to snap photos of the crushed-velvet lined guitar cases that lay open -- Tweedy ran straight through the music, with Jeff only pausing ... «Billboard, Jul 15»
9
Netflix, Inc. May Be Overbought. Are You Daredevil Enough To Hold …
Earlier this month, Alibaba Group announced that it will lay open its plans to launch a Netflix type service in the next two months. Alibaba holds ... «Bidness ETC, Jun 15»
10
The Cold War in the Pines
Other workers are checking the heavy steel roofs and doors that lay open the launchers at the touch of a button.” The article concluded, “When ... «The SandPaper, Jun 15»

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