Relax

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlæks/

Definitions of relax

verb to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest or engage in leisure activities

Example Sentences

A1 I relax by listening to music.

A2 She relaxes after work by taking a hot bath.

B1 It's important to find time to relax and unwind after a busy day.

B2 I find that reading a book helps me relax and de-stress.

C1 Yoga and meditation are great ways to relax and center yourself.

C2 After a long week, I like to relax by going for a hike in nature.

Examples of relax in a Sentence

formal It is important to take breaks and relax during the workday to prevent burnout.

informal Just chill out and relax, everything will be fine.

slang Dude, just kick back and relax, no need to stress.

figurative Sometimes you just need to let go and relax your mind to find clarity.

Grammatical Forms of relax

• past tense: relaxed
• plural: relaxes
• comparative: more relaxed
• superlative: most relaxed
• present tense: relax
• future tense: will relax
• perfect tense: has relaxed
• continuous tense: is relaxing
• singular: relax
• positive degree: relax
• infinitive: to relax
• gerund: relaxing
• participle: relaxed

Origin and Evolution of relax

First Known Use: 1425 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'relax' originated from the Latin word 'relaxare', which means to loosen or relax.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'relax' has retained its original meaning of loosening or unwinding, but has also come to encompass a broader sense of calming or reducing stress.