
Lay
Physical Positioning
Used when positioning objects carefully on a surface.

Please lay the napkins on the table.
Start of Process
Marks the beginning of an action that requires preparation.

They started to lay the pieces for the puzzle.
Intentional Placement
Emphasizes deliberate and precise placement, not random.

The gardener lay each stone with care.
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