If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
It is essential to feel at ease with your therapist.
Both men were unwelcoming, making little attempt to put Kathryn or her companionsat their ease.
Synonyms: relaxed, secure, comfortable, informal More Synonyms of at ease
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at ease
phrase
'At ease' or 'Stand at ease' is an order given to a group of soldiers to stand with their feet apart and theirhands behind their backs.
At ease, Sergeant. This is completely informal.
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at ease in British English
military
a.
(of a standing soldier, etc) in a relaxed position with the feet apart and hands linked behind the back
b.
a command to adopt such a position
c.
in a relaxed attitude or frame of mind
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at ease in American English
1.
having no anxiety, pain, or discomfort
2. Military
a.
in a relaxed position but maintaining silence and staying in place
b.
the command to assume this position
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Examples of 'at ease' in a sentence
at ease
He was also a great listener who put others at ease with his deferential manner and dry wit.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We hope this puts his mind at ease.
The Sun (2015)
They were totally at ease talking about their age difference.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They are about putting other people at ease.
The Sun (2012)
These initial exercises have as the main outcome of putting people at ease and establishing rapport.
O'Connor, Joseph & Seymour, John Training with N.L.P. (1994)
So how does he put his subjects at ease?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Pay compliments and put your companion at ease.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He was brilliant and put contestants at ease.
The Sun (2015)
He really makes an effort to put people at ease.
The Sun (2014)
He has done his best to put me at ease since we arrived.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Doing active things like that puts your mind at ease.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was good to see him and finally put my mind at ease on how he now looks.
Richard Holmes Dusty Warriors: Modern Soldiers at War (2006)
When he walks into a room, he makes jokes to put people at ease.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
She also uses light-hearted comments to put nervous guests at ease.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She aims to put nervous cooks at ease, insisting festive cooking is fun.
The Sun (2009)
It's a case of confirming their suspicions or putting them at ease.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He put me at ease, and gave me confidence that this might help.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He could put us at ease by reassuring us that he's not.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
That put us at ease.
The Sun (2014)
At awkward drinks parties, they're the ones striking up conversations and putting people at ease.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And it seems the move has, thankfully, put her at ease.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He puts people at ease, is interested in their concerns and opinions, asks questions and makes notes.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He added: 'I was a bundle of nerves but she is so relaxed and put me at ease.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
On the other hand: If you fear you have been exposed to the virus it may put your mind at ease.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)
Of course Her Maj is a dab hand at putting people at ease and soon had them both eating out of her hand.
The Sun (2009)
(phrase)
Definition
in a relaxed attitude or frame of mind
It is essential to feel at ease with your therapist.
Synonyms
relaxed
Try to adopt a more relaxed manner.
secure
She felt secure and protected when she was with him.
comfortable
Lie down on your bed and make yourself comfortable.
informal
The house has an informal atmosphere.
laid-back (informal)
Everyone here has a really laid-back attitude.
easy
She laughed and joked and made easy conversation with everyone.
free and easy
She had a free and easy approach.
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of comfortable
Definition
free from trouble or pain
Lie down on your bed and make yourself comfortable.
Synonyms
at ease,
happy,
at home,
contented,
relaxed,
serene
in the sense of easy
She laughed and joked and made easy conversation with everyone.