What is another word for laid to rest?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪd tə ɹˈɛst] (IPA)

The term "laid to rest" is often used to describe the act of burying someone who has passed away. However, there are several other synonyms for this phrase that can be used to describe different methods of burying or memorializing the deceased. For example, "interment" refers specifically to burial in a cemetery or other designated resting place. "Inurnment" is a synonym that is used when the deceased's remains are cremated and placed in an urn, while "entombment" describes burial in a tomb or mausoleum. "Committal" refers to the act of actually burying the casket or remains, while "final rites" or "last respects" can be used to describe the overall ceremony or memorial service.

What are the hypernyms for Laid to rest?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Laid to rest

  • It is almost everywhere the case that soon after it is begotten the greater part of human wisdom is laid to rest in repositories.
    Georg C. Lichtenberg
  • I was the Jane Roe of Roe vs. Wade, but Jane Roe has been laid to rest.
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  • As we continue to fight the War on Terror, it is imperative that we protect America's fallen heroes by ensuring that they are treated with respect, while being laid to rest.
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  • Moral authority has been laid to rest, world opinion is no more than a game show and the difference between good and evil is about as relevant as changing channels.
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