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   relax

   /rɪˈlaks/

   verb

   • 1. make or become less tense or anxious: "he relaxed and smiled confidently"
   • ▪ rest from work or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious: "the team relax with a lot of skiing" Similar unwindloosen upease up/offlet upslow downde-stressunbendrestreposeput one's feet uptake it easytake time offtake time outslack offbe at leisuretake one's leisuretake one's easelazeluxuriatedo nothingsit backloungelollslumpflopidleloafenjoy oneselfamuse oneselfplayentertain oneselfinformal:let it all hang outlet one's hair downunbuttonveg outhang loosestay loosechill outkick backcalmcalm downunwindloosen upmake less tense/uptighttranquillizesoothepacifycomposequietenquietOpposite be tensepsych oneself uppsych someone up
   • ▪ cause (a limb or muscle) to become less rigid: "relax the leg by bringing the knee towards the chest" Similar loosenlooseslackenunclenchweakenlessenlet upreducediminishOpposite tighten
   • ▪ make (something) less firm or tight: "Cicely relaxed her hold" Similar loosenlooseslackenunclenchweakenlessenlet upreducediminishOpposite tighten
   • ▪ straighten or partially uncurl (hair) using a chemical product.
   • 2. make (a rule or restriction) less strict: "the ministry relaxed some of the restrictions" Similar moderatemodifytempermake less strict/formaleaseease up onloosenlessenlightenslackenalleviatemitigatequalifydiluteweakenreducediminishdecreaseinformal:let up onOpposite tighten up

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin relaxare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + laxus ‘lax, loose’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRELAX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RELAX definition: 1. to (cause someone to) become less active and more calm and happy: 2. to (cause a part of the…. Learn more.

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   1. : to become lax, weak, or loose : rest. 2. : to become less intense or severe. hoped the committee would relax in its opposition. 3. of a muscle or muscle fiber : to become inactive and lengthen.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › relaxRelax - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Relax is a verb that describes feeling less stressed out or tense. If you want to relax after a crazy day at school, you might watch TV, take a nap, or do yoga to help you unwind.

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   Relax definition: to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax. See examples of RELAX used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › relaxRelax - definition of relax by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To make lax or loose: relax one's grip. 2. To make less severe or strict: relax a curfew. 3. To reduce in intensity; slacken: relax one's efforts. 4. To relieve from tension or strain: The warm bath relaxed me. v.intr. 1. To take one's ease; rest. 2. To become lax or loose. 3. To become less severe or strict. 4.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrelax verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of relax verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRELAX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you relax or if something relaxes you, you feel more calm and less worried or tense.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRELAX | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to become happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you, or to make someone do this: I find it difficult to relax. The wine had relaxed him and he began to talk. Fewer examples. Just relax and go with the flow! Don't tense your shoulders, just relax. Lie back and relax.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › relaxRelax Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Relax Sentence Examples Relax, I've got this. She was beginning to relax when he launched the question. Her body began to relax as he held her tightly. We've got it all under control, so just relax and get well. Now you just sit down and relax while I finish supper.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › relaxrelax - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    relax meaning, definition, what is relax: to rest or do something that is enjoyabl...: Learn more.