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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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   Learn the meaning of relax as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to relax rules, muscles, hair, and more.

   • English (US)

     RELAX meaning: 1. to (cause someone to) become less active...

   • Znaczenie Relax, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     relax definicja: 1. to (cause someone to) become less active...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     RELAX translate: thư giãn, nới lỏng. Learn more in the...

   • Relax: Arabic Translation

     RELAX translate: يَسْتَرخي. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Relax: Thai Translation

     relax translate: ผ่อนคลาย, ทำให้ผ่อนคลาย. Learn more in the...

   • Relax: Catalan Translation

     RELAX translate: relaxar-se. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › relaxRelax Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb relax, which means to make less tense or rigid, to relieve from nervous tension, or to rest. See also the kids and medical definitions of relax.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › relaxRELAX Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

5. 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.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of the verb relax, which means to make less tense, strict, or severe, or to take rest or recreation. Compare relax with related words such as restive, creolize, rizzle, and more.

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

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   Learn the meaning of relax as a verb and a noun, with synonyms and translations. Find out how to use relax in different contexts, such as describing a person, a body part, or a rule.

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 calmer and less worried or tense.