English Definition
v. calm, make less painful
Significado en Español
calmar, aliviar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm dịu, an ủi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
soothe (comfort)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “soothe” in the following sentence: The mother tried to soothe her crying baby by gently rocking him.
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A
agitate
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B
calm
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C
ignore
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D
excite
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B — calm.
“soothe” means v. calm, make less painful
Common questions about “soothe”
What does “soothe” mean?
soothe — v. calm, make less painful. In Chinese: 安慰，缓和.
How do you pronounce “soothe”?
soothe is pronounced /suːð/. It breaks into 1 syllable: soothe.
Is “soothe” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. soothe appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “soothe”?
soothe (comfort)
