Soothe

Pronunciation: /suːð/

Definitions of soothe

verb to calm or relieve pain or distress

Example Sentences

A1 I soothe my baby by singing lullabies.

A2 She used lavender oil to soothe her sunburn.

B1 The therapist recommended meditation to soothe her anxiety.

B2 Listening to classical music always soothes my nerves before a big presentation.

C1 The sound of the waves gently soothes my soul.

C2 The spa offers massages and treatments to soothe both the body and mind.

Examples of soothe in a Sentence

formal The therapist used various techniques to soothe the patient's anxiety.

informal I always find listening to music helps soothe my stress.

slang A hot cup of tea can really soothe your nerves.

figurative The sound of the ocean waves can soothe the soul.

Grammatical Forms of soothe

• past tense: soothed
• plural: soothes
• comparative: more soothing
• superlative: most soothing
• present tense: soothe
• future tense: will soothe
• perfect tense: have soothed
• continuous tense: is soothing
• singular: soothes
• positive degree: soothe
• infinitive: to soothe
• gerund: soothing
• participle: soothed

Origin and Evolution of soothe

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'soothe' originated from the Old English word 'sothian' which means to verify or prove true.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'soothe' shifted from 'to verify or prove true' to 'to calm or comfort' as seen in modern usage.