RELAXES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

cause to feel relaxed

Example: A hot bath always relaxes me

Part of speech: Verb

become less severe or strict

Example: The rules relaxed after the new director arrived

Part of speech: Verb

make less severe or strict

Example: The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught

Part of speech: Verb

become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner

Example: our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group

Part of speech: Verb

become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

Example: He relaxed in the hot tub; Let's all relax after a hard day's work

Part of speech: Verb

become loose or looser or less tight

Example: The noose loosened; the rope relaxed

Part of speech: Verb

make less taut

Example: relax the tension on the rope

Part of speech: Verb

make less active or fast

Example: He slackened his pace as he got tired; Don't relax your efforts now