- allayed
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Allayed — Allay Al*lay , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Allayed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Allaying}.] [OE. alaien, aleggen, to lay down, put down, humble, put an end to, AS. [=a]lecgan; [=a] (cf. Goth. us , G. er , orig. meaning out) + lecgan to lay; but confused with old… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
allayed — al·lay || É™ leɪ v. relieve; calm; alleviate pain; alleviate fear … English contemporary dictionary
allayed — … Useful english dictionary
Lyid — allayed; seasoned … Medieval glossary
ancient Rome — ▪ ancient state, Europe, Africa, and Asia Introduction the state centred on the city of Rome. This article discusses the period from the founding of the city and the regal period, which began in 753 BC, through the events leading to the… … Universalium
relieve — relieve, alleviate, lighten, assuage, mitigate, allay are comparable when they mean to make something tolerable or less grievous. Though they are often used interchangeably, they are clearly distinguishable. Relieve implies a lifting of enough of … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… … Universalium
relieved — (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Eased in mind] Syn. comforted, solaced, consoled, reassured, satisfied, allayed, soothed, relaxed, put at ease, restored, reconciled, appeased, placated, alleviated, mollified, disarmed, pacified, adjusted, propitiated,… … English dictionary for students
allay — UK [əˈleɪ] / US verb [transitive] Word forms allay : present tense I/you/we/they allay he/she/it allays present participle allaying past tense allayed past participle allayed formal if you allay feelings such as fears, worries, or doubts, you… … English dictionary
al|lay´ment — al|lay «uh LAY», transitive verb, layed, lay|ing. 1. to put at rest; quiet: »His fears were allayed by the news that his family was safe. SYNONYM(S): pacify, calm, quell. 2. to make less; relieve (pa … Useful english dictionary
