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calm someone down

/kɑːm ˈsʌmwʌn daʊn/

[/kɑːm ˈsʌmwʌn daʊn/]

make someone relax

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Definition

To help another person become less angry, upset, or excited.

Example

She tried to calm the baby down.

She tried to calm the baby down.

Etymology

The causative form of 'calm down', with an object.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for soothing others.

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