Easen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Easen is a verb meaning (transitive, rare, possibly nonstandard) To make at ease; make easy or easier; (by extension) to soothe; comfort; relieve.
Meaning
(transitive, rare, possibly nonstandard) To make at ease; make easy or easier; (by extension) to soothe; comfort; relieve.
Example Sentences
In the West, early conjugal relations and dating have greatly helped to easen the situation.
Free availability in adequate quantities in markets very,^([sic]) closely situated, has easened the situation.
As several electrodes are used, a great effort has been done to reduce the weight of the tail to easen the field work.
Conversely, the 2001 Association Law made great strides for the Yemeni civil society as it easened administrative procedures and offered incentives and tax exemptions to NGOs.
Word Forms
- easens
- easening
- easened
Synonyms for easen
Depending on context, synonyms include alleviate, lighten.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include easify, soothen, facilitate, facilize, comfort, salve.
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