Soothe

To soothe means to make someone feel better when they are sad, scared, or hurt, like when you hug a friend who is upset or talk to them gently.

Examples

• After a long day at school filled with tests and homework, my mom always knows how to soothe me with a warm cup of hot chocolate and a cozy blanket.
• When my little brother fell and scraped his knee, I gently rubbed his back to soothe him while telling him a funny story to make him smile again.
• During our nature hike, we found a quiet spot by the river where the sound of the water helped soothe our tired minds and made us feel peaceful.

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