lay to rest

The phrase "lay to rest" is used both in literal and figurative contexts, primarily to describe burying a deceased person or resolving an issue.

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Definition

B2Funerary

(formal)To bury someone who has died.

Example

She was laid to rest in the family cemetery.

B2Dispute Resolution

(figurative)To resolve or conclude a matter of dispute or concern.

Example

The new evidence laid to rest any doubts about the project's success.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lay to rest":

lay to lay away lay about lay over lay by rest on lay figure lay on lay down lay open lay in lay aside resting place lay waste lay into rest in peace lie down rest one's case lie over put to bed lay out lay back lay in lavender put to sleep lay up lie back laid up live down lay a foundation put down lie in lie upon