Lay to rest: meaning, definitions and examples
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lay to rest
[ leɪ tʊ rest ]
funeral ceremony
To lay to rest means to bury or inter a deceased person in a grave. It is a solemn and respectful act performed during a funeral ceremony to honor the deceased.
Synonyms
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| lay to rest |
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| bury |
Typically used to describe the literal act of placing a body in the ground. It can also be used metaphorically to mean hiding or concealing something.
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| inter |
Commonly used in formal or legal contexts to describe the act of burying a body. It is less emotionally charged and more neutral.
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| entomb |
This word is often reserved for more grand or formal contexts, such as placing a body in a tomb or mausoleum. It carries a sense of solemnity and permanence.
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Examples of usage
- He was laid to rest next to his parents in the family plot.
- The community came together to lay the fallen soldiers to rest with full honors.
Translations
Translations of the word "lay to rest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enterrar
🇮🇳 दफनाना
🇩🇪 beerdigen
🇮🇩 menguburkan
🇺🇦 поховати
🇵🇱 pochować
🇯🇵 埋葬する
🇫🇷 enterrer
🇪🇸 enterrar
🇹🇷 defnetmek
🇰🇷 묻다
🇸🇦 دفن
🇨🇿 pohřbít
🇸🇰 pochovať
🇨🇳 埋葬
🇸🇮 pokopati
🇮🇸 jarða
🇰🇿 жерлеу
🇬🇪 დასაფლავება
🇦🇿 dəfn etmək
🇲🇽 enterrar
Etymology
The phrase 'lay to rest' dates back to the 16th century and has its origins in the practice of burying the dead with proper rituals and respect. It is a common expression used in the context of funerals and burials to signify the act of placing a deceased person in their final resting place.