Verbs that start with L

You lay something down when you place it into a resting position. You lay yourself down before you go to sleep. The picture is of someone laying a brick.

You lead someone or something when you take them somewhere. People usually lead animals by holding one end of a rope that is tied to the animal.
The opposite of lead is follow.

lan Leaped is the past tense of leap, and the alternative spelling for leapt.

You lift something when you raise it higher than it was before. The crane in the picture is lifting a heavy load.
Lift is also another word for elevator.

A lodge is a small house or building, often in the countryside in the mountains or near a forest. A lodge is usually a place to holiday and can range from a simple cabin to a small hotel.

Lodge might also mean a short stay somewhere.

You lop something when you cut it off. You usually lop branches off trees.

Lure means to attract someone or something by offering something appealing. A person may lure an animal with food, or lure someone with a promise of fun or help. The word suggests that the attraction is planned and may not be completely honest.

The cat in the picture is being lured with a feathery toy. Fish are lured with a fishing lure.