Lace with Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫeɪs/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
LAYS with, LAYS with (th), lays with, lays with (th)
lˈeɪs/ /wˈɪð
lays WITH
Definition
To add a small amount of something (usually a substance or quality) to another thing, often secretly or to achieve a particular effect. It is often used when something harmful or unexpected is added.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in negative or concerning situations, like drinks 'laced with' poison or jokes 'laced with' sarcasm. Can refer to literal substances or figurative qualities. Usually suggests mixing in something that changes the original meaning or effect.
Spanish: adulterar con - mezclar conPortuguese (BR): misturar com - adulterar comPortuguese (PT): misturar com - adulterar comChinese (Simplified): 掺有 - 掺入Chinese (Traditional): 摻有 - 摻入Hindi: मिलाना (के साथ)Arabic: مضاف إليه - ملوَّث بـBengali: মিশিয়ে দেওয়া - মিশ্রিত করাRussian: подмешивать - приправлятьJapanese: 混ぜる - 添えるVietnamese: pha thêm - trộn vàoKorean: 섞다 - 가미하다Turkish: katmak - karıştırmakUrdu: ملا دینا - شامل کرناIndonesian: mencampur - diberi campuran
Example Sentences
Someone laced the cake with rum.
basic
Her speech was laced with humor.
basic
The drink was laced with poison.
basic
His stories are always laced with exaggeration.
natural
The old letter was laced with regret.
natural
He likes to lace his coffee with a touch of cinnamon.
natural