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View usage for: (rɪlæks) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense relaxes, present participle relaxing, past tense, past participle relaxed1. verbIf you relax or if something relaxes you, you feel more calm and less worried or tense. I ought to relax and stop worrying about it. [VERB] For the first time since his arrival he relaxed slightly. [VERB] Do something that you know relaxes you. [VERB noun] Synonyms: be or feel at ease, chill out [slang], take it easy, loosen up More Synonyms of relax 2. verbWhen a part of your body relaxes, or when you relax it, it becomes less stiff or firm. Massage is used to relax muscles, relieve stress and improve the circulation. [VERB noun] His face relaxes into a contented smile. [VERB] Synonyms: make less tense, soften, loosen up, unbend More Synonyms of relax 3. verbIf you relax your grip or hold on something, you hold it less tightly than before. He gradually relaxed his grip on the arms of the chair. [VERB noun] Synonyms: lessen, reduce, ease, relieve More Synonyms of relax 4. verbIf you relax a rule or your control over something, or if it relaxes, it becomes less firm or strong. Rules governing student conduct relaxed somewhat in recent years. [VERB] How much can the President relax his grip over the nation? [VERB noun] Some analysts believe that the government soon will begin relaxing economic controls. [VERB noun] Synonyms: moderate, ease, relieve, weaken More Synonyms of relax 5. See also relaxed, relaxing More Synonyms of relax (rɪˈlæks) verb1. to make (muscles, a grip, etc) less tense or rigid or (of muscles, a grip, etc) to become looser or less rigid 2. (intransitive) to take rest or recreation, as from work or effort on Sundays, she just relaxes she relaxes by playing golf 3. to lessen the force of (effort, concentration, etc) or (of effort) to become diminished 4. to make (rules or discipline) less rigid or strict or (of rules, etc) to diminish in severity 5. (intransitive) (of a person) to become less formal; unbend Derived forms relaxable (reˈlaxable) adjective relaxed (reˈlaxed) adjective relaxedly (rɪˈlæksɪdlɪ) adverb Word origin C15: from Latin relaxāre to loosen, from re- + laxāre to loosen, from laxus loose, lax1relax in American English (rɪˈlæks) verb transitive1. to make looser, or less firm or tense to relax one's grip 2. to make less strict or severe; soften to relax discipline 3. to abate; reduce; slacken to relax one's efforts 4. to release from intense concentration, hard work, worry, etc.; give rest to to relax the mind 5. to treat (tightly curled hair) with a chemical solution so as to loosen the curls verb intransitive6. to become looser or less firm, as the muscles 7. to become less tense or stern, as one's features 8. to become less strict, or milder, as discipline 9. to become easier, or less stiff, in manner 10. to rest from effort, worry, or work, as by lying down, engaging in recreation, etc. Word origin ME relaxen, to loosen < L relaxare < re-, back + laxare, to loosen, widen < laxus, loose: see lax Examples of 'relax' in a sentencerelax British English: relax / rɪˈlæks/ VERB If you relax, or if something relaxes you, you feel calmer and less worried or tense. I ought to relax and stop worrying about it. - American English: relax
- Arabic: يَسْتَرْخِي
- Brazilian Portuguese: relaxar-se
- Chinese: 放松
- Croatian: opustiti se
- Czech: uvolnit se odpočívat
- Danish: slappe af
- Dutch: ontspannen
- European Spanish: relajarse
- Finnish: rentoutua
- French: se détendre
- German: entspannen (sich)
- Greek: χαλαρώνω
- Italian: rilassarsi
- Japanese: くつろぐ
- Korean: 긴장을 풀다
- Norwegian: slappe av
- Polish: odprężyć
- European Portuguese: relaxar
- Romanian: a se relaxa
- Russian: расслабиться
- Latin American Spanish: relajarse
- Swedish: slappna av
- Thai: พักผ่อน
- Turkish: gevşemek
- Ukrainian: розслабляти(ся)
- Vietnamese: thư giãn
Chinese translation of 'relax' vi - [person] (= unwind)
放松 (fàngsōng) - [body, muscle]
松弛 (sōngchí)
vt - [person, mind]
使放松 (shǐ fàngsōng) - [one's grip, muscles]
使松弛 (shǐ sōngchí) - [rule, control]
放宽(寬) (fàngkuān)
Definition to become more friendly I ought to relax and stop worrying about it. Synonyms be or feel at ease take it easy loosen up laze lighten up (slang) put your feet up hang loose (slang) let yourself go (informal) mellow out (informal) make yourself at home take your ease (archaic) Opposites Definition to ease up from effort or attention Do something that you know relaxes you. Definition to make or become less tense, looser, or less rigid Massage is used to relax muscles. Definition to lessen the intensity of He gradually relaxed his grip on the arms of the chair. Synonyms Opposites work , increase, tighten , tense , intensify Definition to make (rules or discipline) less strict Rules governing student conduct have been relaxed in recent years. Additional synonymsDefinition to make or become calm She took a deep breath to calm her nerves. Synonyms soothe, settle, quiet, relax, appease, still, allay, assuage, quietenTake it easy, man - you need to chill out. Synonyms relax, take it easy, loosen up, lighten up (slang), hang loose (slang), let yourself go (informal), let your hair down (informal), mellow out (informal), outspan (South Africa) Definition to make or become smaller, fewer, or less Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state. Synonyms reduce, cut, decrease, lessen, contract, lower, weaken, curtail, abate, retrench, disempower Additional synonymsDefinition to make or become less difficult or severe I made her a hot water bottle to ease the pain. Synonyms relieve, calm, moderate, soothe, lessen, alleviate, appease, lighten, lower, allay, relax, still, mitigate, assuage, pacify, mollify, tranquillize, palliateDefinition to diminish or stop The rain had let up. Synonyms stop, diminish, decrease, subside, relax, ease (up), moderate, lessen, abate, slackenDefinition to enjoy oneself without restraint a time when everyone really lets their hair down Synonyms let yourself go, relax, chill out (slang), let off steam (informal), let it all hang out (informal), mellow out (informal), veg out (slang), outspan (South Africa) Definition to make or become less firm, compact, or rigid There is no sign that the Party will loosen its grip on the country. Synonyms weaken, relax, lessen, release, reduce, slackenDefinition to make or become less strict Relax, smile; loosen up in mind and body. Synonyms relax, chill (slang), soften, unwind, go easy (informal), lighten up (slang), hang loose (slang), outspan (South Africa), ease up or off Definition to make less severe or harsh ways of mitigating the effects of an explosion Synonyms ease, moderate, soften, check, quiet, calm, weaken, dull, diminish, temper, blunt, soothe, subdue, lessen, appease, lighten, remit, allay, placate, abate, tone down, assuage, pacify, mollify, take the edge off, extenuate, tranquillize, palliate, reduce the force of Definition to relax Let's take a break and just outspan for a while. Synonyms relax, chill out (slang, US), take it easy, loosen up, laze, lighten up (slang), put your feet up, hang loose (slang), let yourself go (informal), let your hair down (informal), mellow out (informal), make yourself at home Definition to soothe or calm Is this just something to pacify the critics? Synonyms calm (down), appease, placate, still, content, quiet, moderate, compose, soften, soothe, allay, assuage, make peace with, mollify, ameliorate, conciliate, propitiate, tranquillize, smooth someone's ruffled feathers, clear the air with, restore harmony to Definition to weaken or lessen Consumption is being reduced by 25 per cent. Synonyms lessen, cut, contract, lower, depress, moderate, dial down, weaken, diminish, turn down, decrease, slow down, cut down, shorten, dilute, impair, curtail, wind down, abate, tone down, debase, truncate, abridge, downsize, downscale, kennet (Australian, slang), jeff (Australian, slang) Definition to lessen (pain, distress, boredom, etc.) Drugs can relieve much of the pain. Synonyms ease, soothe, alleviate, allay, relax, comfort, calm, cure, dull, diminish, soften, console, appease, solace, mitigate, abate, assuage, mollify, salve, palliateAdditional synonymsDefinition to be at ease He has been advised to rest for two weeks. Synonyms relax, sleep, take it easy, lie down, idle, nap, be calm, doze, sit down, slumber, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), laze, lie still, be at ease, put your feet up, take a nap, drowse, mellow out (informal), have a snooze (informal), refresh yourself, outspan (South Africa), zizz (British, informal), have forty winks (informal), take your ease Definition to make or become slower or less intense Inflationary pressures continued to slacken last month. Synonyms lessen, reduce, decrease, ease (off), moderate, diminish, slow down, drop off, abate, let up, slack off Definition to make or become looser Her grip slackened on his arm. Synonyms loosen, release, relax, weaken, lessen, become looser Definition to make or become more sympathetic and less critical He could not think how to soften the blow of what he had to tell her. Synonyms lessen, moderate, diminish, temper, lower, relax, ease, calm, modify, cushion, soothe, subdue, alleviate, lighten, quell, muffle, allay, mitigate, abate, tone down, assuageDefinition to make (a worried or angry person) calm and relaxed He would take her in his arms and soothe her. Synonyms calm, still, quiet, hush, settle, calm down, appease, lull, mitigate, pacify, mollify, smooth down, tranquillizeDefinition to give (someone) a drug to make them calm or calmer The powerful drug is used to tranquillize patients. Synonyms calm, sedate, knock out, lull, drug, quiet, relax, compose, soothe, quell, pacify, stupefy, settle your nerves Definition to become less strict or more informal in one's attitudes or behaviour In her dying days, the old Queen unbent a little. Synonyms relax, loosen up, lighten up (slang), unwind, chill out (slang, US), let up, take it easy, slacken, cool it (slang), unbutton (informal), ease up, let it all hang out (slang), let yourself go, become informal Definition to relax after a busy or tense time It helps them to unwind after a busy day at work. Synonyms relax, wind down, take it easy, slow down, sit back, calm down, take a break, loosen up, quieten down, let yourself go, mellow out (informal), make yourself at home, outspan (South Africa) Definition to become or make weak or weaker The storm was finally beginning to weaken.Family structures are weakening and breaking up. Synonyms wane, fail, diminish, dwindle, lower, flag, fade, give way, lessen, abate, droop, ease up Definition to become or make weak or weaker Her opponents believe that her authority has been fatally weakened. Synonyms reduce, undermine, moderate, diminish, temper, impair, lessen, sap, mitigate, invalidate, soften up, take the edge off, disempower |