lie with

VERB

copulate

Synonyms

STRONG

bed breed cohabit conjugate couple fornicate lay mate unite

WEAK

be carnal do it fool around go all the way go to bed have coition have relations have sex make it make love make out sleep together sleep with

Antonyms

STRONG

divide separate

WEAK

abstain refrain

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the blame should lie with the individual who committed the attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The error with any individual issue may lie with the insurer, the provider or the patient.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Donovan notes that Sarah suggesting Abraham lie with Hagar in Genesis 16 initially comes across as a straightforward and simple sentence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The people seem perfectly intelligent as individuals; the problem seems instead to lie with their societies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

lie with

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