soothe

Everyday

1. To soothe someone is to make them calm when they are upset, angry or worried. tree →
2. To soothe pain is to make it feel less bad. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life parents soothe crying babies with rocking and singing; cool water soothes a burn; aloe vera soothes sunburn. In lessons about feelings, pupils learn ways to soothe themselves: slow breathing, a hug, quiet music. Phrases: «soothe a baby», «soothing music», «soothe the pain».

Examples

• Dad soothed the crying baby by rocking her. tree →
• Cool running water soothes a burn. tree →
• Soft music soothes me when I'm worried. tree →
• Honey and lemon can soothe a sore throat. tree →
• The nurse spoke in a soothing voice. tree →
• Take slow breaths to soothe yourself when you're angry. tree →
• As they rode on, the stranger did his best to soothe her. tree →

Note

Past: «soothed». Ends in «-the» (voiced «th» like «the»). Adjective: «soothing». Similar: «calm», «comfort». For a burn: cool water for about 20 minutes, no ice or butter.