Still (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The therapy session helped still her racing thoughts and calmed her anxious mind.
- Deep breathing exercises can still the mind and promote relaxation.
- The words of encouragement still the child's cries and comforted him.
- The peaceful music helped still the audience, preparing them for the meditation session.
- Prayer and contemplation helped still the soul of the grieving widow.
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Meaning 2
Cause to be quiet or not talk; "Please silence the children in the church!".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The teacher had to still the rowdy students in her class so the guest speaker could begin.
- Please still the children in the library, they're being too loud.
- The librarian's glance was enough to still the chattering boys.
- She raised her hand to still the murmurs in the crowd.
- The moderator worked to still a shouting match between the two debate participants.
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Meaning 3
Make motionless.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The police officer ordered the suspect to still the car and put his hands up.
- She had to still the child who was getting restless in her seat.
- The anesthesiologist worked carefully to still the patient's movements during surgery.
- To get a clear picture, she had to still her hands.
- The animal trainer used a combination of verbal commands and treats to still the excited dog.
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Meaning 4
Lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The soothing music helped still the baby's cries.
- Her presence seemed to still the anger that had been brewing inside him.
- The coach's words of encouragement helped still the team's nerves before the big game.
- A calm demeanor can still the most troubled of minds.
- The gentle rain helped still the flames that had been spreading rapidly throughout the forest.