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relax

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/rɪˈlæks/ · re-lax

To make or become less tense or anxious.

Meanings

verbinformal

To make or become less tense or anxious.

کم تناؤ یا بے چینی کی حالت میں ہونا یا لانا۔

آرام کرنا

aaram karna

Synonyms

unwindde-stresseaseنرم کرناآرام دیناراحت دینا

Antonyms

tensestrainstressتناؤدباؤپریشانی

Common Collocations

  • relax and unwind
  • relax your mind
  • relax in a bath

Example Sentences

After a long day at work, I like to relax with a good book.

کام کے ایک طویل دن کے بعد، مجھے ایک اچھی کتاب کے ساتھ آرام کرنا پسند ہے۔

Kaam ke aik taweel din ke baad, mujhe aik achi kitaab ke saath aaram karna pasand hai.

She practices yoga to relax her body and mind.

وہ اپنے جسم اور دماغ کو آرام دینے کے لئے یوگا کرتی ہے۔

Woh apne jism aur dimaag ko aaram dene ke liye yoga karti hai.

Listening to music helps me relax.

موسیقی سننا مجھے آرام کرنے میں مدد دیتا ہے۔

Mausiqi sunna mujhe aaram karne mein madad deta hai.

Easily Confused With

release:While 'relax' means to ease tension, 'release' refers to letting go of something or making it free.

Word Family

relaxation
nounآرام
relaxed
adjectiveآرام دہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of lying back in a hammock to relax.

Visualize a serene beach scene where one can relax and unwind.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پھر میں نے سوچا کہ کس طرح آرام کروں، زندگی کی دوڑ میں سب کو تھکانا پڑتا ہے۔

Phir maine socha ke kis tarah aaram karun, Zindagi ki daur mein sab ko thakana parta hai.

Then I thought about how to relax, In the race of life, everyone gets tired.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کام سے کام رکھو، آرام خود آئے گا۔

Kaam se kaam rakho, aaram khud aayega.

Focus on work, relaxation will come by itself.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "relaxare" — to loosen

First known use: 15th century

The word originated in the early 15th century, derived from Latin, where it meant 'to loosen' or 'to release.' It has since evolved to encompass a broader meaning of easing tension or stress.