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soothe

/suːð/
soothe suːð
English Definition
v. calm, make less painful
中文释义
安慰，缓和
Significado en Español
calmar, aliviar
한국어 뜻
달래다, 완화하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm dịu, an ủi
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Example Sentence

The music soothed her nerves.

音乐安慰了她的神经。

Synonyms
calm alleviate
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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.

  1. A agitate
  2. B calm
  3. C ignore
  4. D excite
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B — calm. “soothe” means v. calm, make less painful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A gentle lullaby can ______ a crying baby to sleep.

  1. A startle
  2. B upset
  3. C soothe
  4. D disturb
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C — soothe. “soothe” means v. calm, make less painful

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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.

How do you use “soothe” in a sentence?

The music soothed her nerves. (音乐安慰了她的神经。)

What are synonyms for “soothe”?

calm, alleviate — all close in meaning to soothe (v. calm, make less painful).

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)

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