English · Greetings & Phrases
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.