Upper

allay

/əˈleɪ/

al · lay ə · ˈleɪ

English Definition

v. relieve ease calm

中文释义

减轻，缓解

Significado en Español

calmar, aliviar

한국어 뜻

완화하다, 누그러뜨리다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

làm dịu, giảm bớt

Example Sentence

He tried to allay her fears with comforting words.

他试图用安慰的话减轻她的恐惧。

Synonyms

alleviate calm

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

al-(remove) + lay (put down) → mitigate, alleviate.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “allay”: After hearing the calming words of the teacher, the students'' fears were greatly allayed.

A Intensified
B Reduced
C Complicated
D Ignored

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B — Reduced. “allay” means v. relieve ease calm

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The captain's calm, steady voice helped ______ the passengers' rising fears.

A allay
B worsen
C heighten
D inflame

Show answer

A — allay. “allay” means v. relieve ease calm

Common questions about “allay”

What does “allay” mean?

allay — v. relieve ease calm. In Chinese: 减轻，缓解.

How do you pronounce “allay”?

allay is pronounced /əˈleɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: al · lay.

How do you use “allay” in a sentence?

He tried to allay her fears with comforting words. (他试图用安慰的话减轻她的恐惧。)

What are synonyms for “allay”?

alleviate, calm — all close in meaning to allay (v. relieve ease calm).

Is “allay” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. allay appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “allay”?

al-(remove) + lay (put down) → mitigate, alleviate.

Progress / 学习进度

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6% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)

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