assuage
/əˈsweɪdʒ/
as · suage
ə · ˈsweɪdʒ
English Definition
V. to make less intense; soothe; relieve
Significado en Español
aliviar, mitigar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm dịu, giảm bớt
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From Latin ad- (towards) + suavis (sweet), to calm/soothe.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In an effort to assuage the customers'' concerns, the company decided to:
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A
ignore
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B
address
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C
intensify
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D
clarify
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B — address.
“assuage” means V. to make less intense; soothe; relieve
Common questions about “assuage”
What does “assuage” mean?
assuage — V. to make less intense; soothe; relieve. In Chinese: 缓和，减轻（不快或痛苦）.
How do you pronounce “assuage”?
assuage is pronounced /əˈsweɪdʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: as · suage.
Is “assuage” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. assuage appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “assuage”?
From Latin ad- (towards) + suavis (sweet), to calm/soothe.
