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re·lax
 relax
- pronunciation:
- rih
laeks
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
relaxed, relaxes, relaxing |
| definition 1: |
to make looser or less stiff.
Relax your leg so the doctor can test your reflexes.- synonyms:
- loosen
- antonyms:
- stretch, tense
- similar words:
- free, release, slack, unwind
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| definition 2: |
to make less harsh or strict.
The school decided to relax its dress code and allow blue jeans.- synonyms:
- tone down
- antonyms:
- tighten
- similar words:
- ease, lighten, minimize, slack, soften
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| definition 3: |
to rest while doing nothing or by spending time doing enjoyable things.
The workers relaxed during their lunch break.
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| related words: |
calm, lie, lull, melt, pacify, quiet, recline, rest, retire, settle, sport |
| derivations: |
relaxed (adj.), relaxing (adj.), relaxedly (adv.), relaxer (n.) |
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