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lay the basis/foundations for sth
Definition
(Definition of lay the basis/foundations for sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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lay sth out phrasal verb (ARRANGE)
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lay sth out phrasal verb (EXPLAIN)
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lay sth out phrasal verb (SPEND MONEY)
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lay sth to rest idiom
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lay sth to waste idiom
- lay the basis/foundations for sth idiom
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lay the foundations of/for idiom
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lay the ghost of sth (to rest) idiom
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lay up trouble for yourself idiom
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lay verb (EXPRESS)
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lay verb (HAVE SEX)
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SMART Thesaurus: Preparing
Synonyms and related words:
- allowance noun (PREPARATION)
- batten down the hatches idiom
- break sb in phrasal verb
- build-up noun (PREPARATION)
- calibrate verb
- clear the decks idiom
- gear (sb/sth) up phrasal verb
- gear sth to/towards sb/sth phrasal verb
- gird yourself idiom
- groom verb (PREPARE)
- groundwork noun
- lay verb (PUT DOWN)
- lead up to sth phrasal verb (TALK)
- preparation noun (GETTING READY)
- preset adjective
- prime verb
- roll up your sleeves idiom
- set (sth) up phrasal verb
- set the scene/stage idiom
- steel verb
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