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Relax

Rih-LAKS

/rɪˈlæks/

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Syllable breakdown

relax

Dictionary meaning

Cause to feel relaxed.

Examples

  • A hot bath always relaxes me.
  • I relaxed in the hot tub with some friends.

Synonyms: unstrain, unlax, loosen up, unwind, make relaxed

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