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re·lax

relax

 
 
pronunciation:
rih laeks
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part of speech: verb
inflections: relaxes, relaxing, relaxed
definition: to become calm or less tense.
The workers relaxed during their lunch break.Your muscles will relax after a hot bath.
derivations: relaxedly (adv.), relaxer (n.)
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  • relaxed:
    less tense; more comfortable.
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