English · Phrasal verb Attested

lay out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To expend or contribute money to an expense or purchase.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chi tiền cho một khoản chi phí hoặc mua hàng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

She laid out hundreds of dollars to throw a great party.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To arrange (physically) in a certain way, so as to spread or space apart; to display (e.g. merchandise or a collection).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sắp xếp thứ gì đó theo cách nhất định để phân bố hoặc trưng bày

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To explain; to interpret.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giải thích hoặc diễn giải

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “lay out” mean?

To expend or contribute money to an expense or purchase.

Is “lay out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.