Definitions for relax

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relax re·lax

Spelling: [ri-laks]

IPA: /rɪˈlæks/

Relax is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 51 anagrams from letters in relax (aelrx).

Definitions for relax

verb (used with object)

1. to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax:
2. to diminish the force of.
3. to slacken or abate, as effort, attention, etc.
4. to make less strict or severe, as rules, discipline, etc.:
5. to release or bring relief from the effects of tension, anxiety, etc.:

verb (used without object)

1. to become less tense, rigid, or firm.
2. to become less strict or severe; grow milder.
3. to reduce or stop work, effort, application, etc., especially for the sake of rest or recreation.
4. to release oneself from inhibition, worry, tension, etc.

Origin of relax

1350-1400; Middle English relaxen Latin relaxāre to stretch out again, loosen, equivalent to re- re- + laxāre to loosen, derivative of laxus slack,

Examples for relax

There was a clutch on her throat just then, which would not relax at the call of her will.

But as the opening crawl assures, “none of this is canon, so just relax.”

Whatever others might do he must not allow himself to relax so much.

Alone in the control compartment, he tried to relax, but it was not possible.

He had told us to relax—but to do anything else would have been impossible.

It has however served to weaken her prepossessions, and relax the chains of her attachment.

I tried to relax too, but I felt my stomach tighten and I began to sweat.

It strolls and meanders, stopping to relax on a bench for a spell and feel the fresh breeze.

Why won't anyone let Justin Bieber relax and have a good time?!

Libkin found old beds to put in the wild-looking garden around Dacha, so couples in love could relax on them after the meal.