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Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle - Verbs for Relaxation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to relaxation such as "rest", "unwind", and "nestle".

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Categorized English Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle
to relax
to relax
[Verb]

to feel less worried or stressed

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to relax with a good book. 
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to rest
to rest
[Verb]

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to rest on the couch and watch TV. 
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to bask
to bask
[Verb]

to lie or rest in a pleasant warmth, such as sunlight

Ex: She basks in the sun on the beach, feeling the warmth on her skin. 
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to nestle
to nestle
[Verb]

to position oneself comfortably and cozily

Ex: After a tiring day, she likes to nestle into her favorite chair. 
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to lounge
to lounge
[Verb]

to sit or lie in a relaxed or lazy way

Ex: Emma lounged on the sofa with a book. 
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to chill out

to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

Ex: The beach is my favorite spot to chill out and unwind. 
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to unwind
to unwind
[Verb]

to relax and stop worrying after being under stress

Ex: After a hectic workday, she likes to unwind with a good book. 
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to decompress

to relax and release tension, especially after a period of stress or pressure

Ex: After a challenging day, she needs time to decompress and relax. 
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to loosen up

to let go of tension and anxiety

Ex: The parent told the child to loosen up and not be so afraid of the dark. 
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to laze
to laze
[Verb]

to relax and enjoy oneself in a leisurely way, often by lying around and doing nothing productive

Ex: During vacations, it's nice to laze by the pool and soak up the sun. 
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to idle
to idle
[Verb]

to be at rest or not actively doing anything

Ex: During the afternoon, he chose to idle by the river and enjoy the scenery. 
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to sit back

to relax and make oneself comfortable in a sitting position

Ex: The audience sat back and enjoyed the show. 
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to kick back

to unwind and relax, often by engaging in leisure activities or resting

Ex: After a long day of hiking, they decided to kick back and enjoy the beautiful sunset. 
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to loll
to loll
[Verb]

to relax lazily

Ex: After a busy week, they loll on the sofa and watch TV. 
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to perch
to perch
[Verb]

to find a place to rest or settle

Ex: She perched on the edge of the chair, waiting for her turn. 
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to repose
to repose
[Verb]

to relax the body and mind through inactivity or rest

Ex: I enjoyed a restful weekend reposing at the beach cottage. 
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