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Synonyms of lay to rest

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Another word for lay to rest is inter. Other synonyms of lay to rest are entomb, inhume, bury, put to rest and put to bed.

Synonyms and similar words for lay to rest

verbTo perform funerary services, especially burial, for someone who has died.

verbTo close (a matter of dispute).

Meaning of lay to rest

  1. verb To perform funerary services, especially burial, for someone who has died.
  2. verb To close (a matter of dispute).

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Questions about synonyms of lay to rest

What is another word for lay to rest?
Lay to rest has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as inter, entomb, inhume, bury, put to rest, put to bed and put to sleep.
What does lay to rest mean?
Lay to rest means to perform funerary services, especially burial, for someone who has died.

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