Do you capitalize the word 'lake'?

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Do you capitalize the word 'lake'?

No, the word 'lake' is not capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun or used at the beginning of a sentence. In general, common nouns like 'lake' are not capitalized. However, if the word 'lake' is part of a specific lake's name, such as Lake Michigan or Lake Tahoe, then it should be capitalized. Additionally, if 'lake' is the first word in a sentence, it should be capitalized as well.