Meaning of lay to rest in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    lay to rest

    Definitions

    1. place in a grave or tomb

    Examples

    • « Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square »
    • « The pharaos were entombed in the pyramids »
    • « My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday »

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