What does LACED mean?

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Verb

Definitions

1. To fasten or secure with laces or a lace.
2. To add a small amount of a substance to something, especially a drink or food.
3. To mix or interweave with something else.

Pronunciations

• US: /leɪst/
• UK: /leɪst/

Origin and Usage

The word "laced" comes from the Middle English word "lasen" which means "to lace". It has been in use since the 15th century. The primary usage of "laced" is to fasten or secure something with laces or to add a small amount of a substance to something else. It can also be used to describe the interweaving or mixing of two things.

Synonyms

• Fasten
• Secure
• Add
• Intertwine
• Mix

Related Words

• Clade
• Decal
• Lacer
• Scale
• Space

Example Sentences

1. She laced up her boots before heading out for a run.
2. He laced his coffee with a shot of whiskey.
3. The speech was laced with humor to keep the audience engaged.