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llay
Third Person
allays
Present Participle
allaying
Past Tense
allayed
Past Participle
allayed
1
to satisfy a need such as thirst or hunger
- A glass of water allayed his thirst.
- The snack helped allay her hunger until dinner.
- Fresh fruit allayed the children's appetite.
- The cold drink allayed their thirst after the long hike.
- The farmer's breakfast allayed his early-morning hunger.
2
to make something, such as an emotion, less intense
- Her kind words allayed my fears about the upcoming test.
- The doctor gave me some advice to allay my anxiety.
- The news did little to allay his concerns about the economy.
- Nothing could allay his disappointment after the team lost.
- They hope the new policies will allay the public's frustration with the situation.