self-soothe
|self/soothe|
B2
🇺🇸
/sɛlf suð/
🇬🇧
/sɛlf suːð/
calming oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-soothe' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'soothe', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'soothe' means to calm or comfort.
Historical Evolution
'self-soothe' evolved from the combination of the words 'self' and 'soothe' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'soothe' meant 'to calm or comfort', and this meaning has been extended to include the reflexive action of calming oneself in 'self-soothe'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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