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TOEFL BNC: 10177 COCA: 8996

soothe

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
soothe /ˈsuːð/ verb
soothes; soothed; soothing
soothe
/ˈsuːð/
verb
soothes; soothed; soothing
Learner's definition of SOOTHE
[+ object]
: to cause (someone) to be calmer, less angry, etc.使平静;安抚
: to cause (a part of the body) to feel better使(身体部位)舒缓
: to cause (pain) to go away or become less severe缓解(疼痛)
sometimes + away
TOEFL BNC: 10177 COCA: 8996

soothe

verb

soothed; soothing

transitive verb

1
: to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
2
: relieve, alleviate
soothe a cough
3
: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
music soothes the soul

intransitive verb

: to bring peace, composure, or quietude
soother noun

Example Sentences

The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer. This cream soothes aching muscles. Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath. Nothing can soothe their pain.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English sothen to verify, from Old English sōthian, from sōth

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of soothe was in 1617
TOEFL BNC: 10177 COCA: 8996

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