allay

verb

al·lay a-ˈlā How to pronounce allay (audio)

ə-

allayed; allaying; allays

transitive verb

: to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate

expect a breeze to allay the heat

: to make quiet : calm

trying to allay their fears

intransitive verb

obsolete : to diminish in strength : subside

Example Sentences

The new advertising campaign is an attempt to allay the public's concerns about the safety of the company's products. a gentle breeze would allay the heat

Recent Examples on the Web The $18 billion cash hoard on the books ought to also allay one of biotech investors biggest concerns – dilution.

John Buckingham, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 That's why the relationship, the longitudinal relationship that family physicians have, and pediatricians have, over time helps allay that fear.

Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 9 Aug. 2022 In a press release last week, HHS sought to allay worries with some advice that sounds reassuring.

Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 9 July 2022 The Swedish government has sought to allay concerns that the deal would lead to extraditions to Turkey without due process.

Zeynep Bilginsoy, ajc, 30 June 2022 The health ministry spokesman, Wojciech Andrusiewicz, sought to allay concerns, saying only medical professionals will have access to the data, and that the changes are being made at the recommendation of the European Union.

Vanessa Gera, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022 During a media briefing on Sunday afternoon, Zikalala took the opportunity to allay fears around the possible looting of funds.

Liezl Thom, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2022 With the ball now back in Moscow's court, the West was given little immediate sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin would seek to de-escalate tensions and allay fears of a deadly new conflict.

NBC News, 27 Jan. 2022 Other clubs, struggling to persuade their holdouts to be vaccinated, have been offered visits from experts eager to answer questions and allay fears.

New York Times, 22 Dec. 2021 See More

单词	allays
释义	allay verb al·lay a-ˈlā ə- allayed; allaying; allays transitive verb 1 : to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate expect a breeze to allay the heat 2 : to make quiet : calm trying to allay their fears intransitive verb obsolete : to diminish in strength : subside Synonyms alleviate assuage ease help mitigate mollify palliate relieve soothe See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The new advertising campaign is an attempt to allay the public's concerns about the safety of the company's products. a gentle breeze would allay the heat Recent Examples on the Web The $18 billion cash hoard on the books ought to also allay one of biotech investors biggest concerns – dilution. John Buckingham, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 That's why the relationship, the longitudinal relationship that family physicians have, and pediatricians have, over time helps allay that fear. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 9 Aug. 2022 In a press release last week, HHS sought to allay worries with some advice that sounds reassuring. Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 9 July 2022 The Swedish government has sought to allay concerns that the deal would lead to extraditions to Turkey without due process. Zeynep Bilginsoy, ajc, 30 June 2022 The health ministry spokesman, Wojciech Andrusiewicz, sought to allay concerns, saying only medical professionals will have access to the data, and that the changes are being made at the recommendation of the European Union. Vanessa Gera, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022 During a media briefing on Sunday afternoon, Zikalala took the opportunity to allay fears around the possible looting of funds. Liezl Thom, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2022 With the ball now back in Moscow's court, the West was given little immediate sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin would seek to de-escalate tensions and allay fears of a deadly new conflict. NBC News, 27 Jan. 2022 Other clubs, struggling to persuade their holdouts to be vaccinated, have been offered visits from experts eager to answer questions and allay fears. New York Times, 22 Dec. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English alayen, from Old English ālecgan, from ā- (perfective prefix) + lecgan to lay — more at abide, lay First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2 Kids Definition allay verb al·lay ə-ˈlā allayed; allaying 1 : to make less severe allay pain 2 : to put to rest allay fears allays verb present tense third-person singular of allay as in alleviates to make more bearable or less severe a gentle breeze would allay the heat Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance alleviates soothes eases helps mitigates softens assuages relieves cures mollifies heals improves tempers enhances remedies palliates lightens moderates abates corrects ameliorates rectifies repairs fixes refines emends amends enriches reforms betters perfects mends meliorates Antonyms & Near Antonyms aggravates exacerbates hurts impairs intensifies harms injures heightens sharpens See More
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