Verbs of Evoking Emotions - Verbs for Evoking Interest and Peace

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

to engage or occupy someone in an amusing or enjoyable manner

to reduce the severity of a pain

to put a stop to someone's feelings of anger

to do something that stops someone's anger or dissatisfaction, usually by being friendly or giving them what they want

to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness

to cause someone or something to become less upset, angry, or nervous

to entertain with stories or performances

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

to find something attractive enough to want to know about it more or keep doing it

to absorb all of someone's attention or time, captivating them completely

to make one's time enjoyable by doing something that is interesting and does not make one bored

to calm someone who is angry or nervous