Becalm (Verb)
Meaning
Make steady; "steady yourself".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- As the rough waves subsided, the sailor took a moment to becalm herself before assessing the damaged ship.
- The yoga instructor guided her students to breathe deeply and becalm their racing minds.
- In the midst of the heated argument, she had to take a step back to becalm herself before responding.
- The storm outside was mirroring the turmoil within, but eventually, the stillness began to becalm her soul.
- Losing a loved one can be devastating, but with time, the painful memories can start to becalm.