calm someone down — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

calm someone down (/kɑːm ˈsʌmwʌn daʊn/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Greetings & Phrases

🔊 /kɑːm ˈsʌmwʌn daʊn/

Meaning

Meaning: make someone relax

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

Examples

🗣 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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Tags: phrasal-verb

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