Verb
(transitive, idiomatic) to provide (food or drinks) for free
At the conference, they laid on a wonderful buffet.
To provide
(transitive) To apply or implement (something).
He laid on the solicitude pretty thickly.
(transitive, idiomatic) To repeatedly say (particular types of thing)
He laid on compliments.
She was fed up him laying on the jokes, which she found insulting.
To do something excessively.
(transitive) To cover something with a layer of (something).
He's going to lay on a coat of primer before painting the wall.
(transitive, slang, African-American Vernacular) To impart or explain (something) in words.
Lay some wisdom on me, man.
(archaic) To attack or strike.
(UK) To give (something) as a gift, special treat or bonus.
(nautical) To sail towards or to arrive at (a destination).
(nautical) To vigorously row (an oar) to propel a boat or ship.
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