Relax Definition
relax
- verb
- become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
- make less taut; "relax the tension on the rope"
- become loose or looser or less tight; "The noose loosened"; "the rope relaxed"
- cause to feel relaxed; "A hot bath always relaxes me"
- become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner; "our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group"
- make less severe or strict; "The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught"
- become less severe or strict; "The rules relaxed after the new director arrived"
- make less active or fast; "He slackened his pace as he got tired"; "Don't relax your efforts now"
"Relax" in song lyrics
See how relax is used in real songs:
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"Well I sit back and relax"
2 Live Crew — Table Dance -
"Heart attack can't relax"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If -
"The engineer said I'd better relax"
7L & Esoteric — Watch Me
Words that rhyme with relax
Usage tips for "relax"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "relax" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for relax to find words that pair well.