lays a foundation

A form of lay a foundation — Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lay, foundation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of lay a foundation
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lays a foundation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lays%20a%20foundation

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“lays a foundation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lays%20a%20foundation. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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