relax
verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026
become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
Framework senses
- §1
- cause to feel relaxed
- §2
- become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
- §3
- become loose or looser or less tight
- §4
- make less taut
- §5
- make less active or fast
- §6
- become less severe or strict
- §7
- make less severe or strict
- §8
- become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner