Make Your Point, Jr. > Words in ABC Order > soothe

Study the word SOOTHE: (Source) When you’re worried, upset, or hurting, and then something soothes you, it helps you feel calm and comforted. In other words, to soothe people (or animals) is to help them feel good and relaxed, especially when they were in pain or stressed out. If your dog is upset and whimpering during a thunderstorm, maybe you can soothe him by hugging him tightly. (Source) If your little sister is crying because she's scared of the dark and afraid to go to sleep, you could soothe her by singing her a lullaby, or by showing her that there's nothing scary in her room. Or if your little brother has had a really rough day at school, you could soothe him by hugging him and telling him tomorrow will be better. (Source) If you're feeling sick or worried, your parents may soothe you. A soothing hand or a soothing voice can make you feel so much better. (Source) Usually we soothe people, but we can also soothe people's pain, or their stress or discomfort. If you suffer a sunburn, you could soothe your burn with an ice pack. (Source) Even if you're not hurt, or not upset about anything, soothing things can still make you feel good. They make you feel calm and peaceful. For example, soothing music is soft; it can make you feel chilled out or even sleepy. The familiar sound of your father whistling can be soothing to you, and so can the steady roaring of the ocean. (Source) Certain colors can be soothing, like rich blues and greens, or certain tastes and textures: I often enjoy a soothing cup of creamy caramel tea. (Source)   Make a flash card: You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine. Term Definition Picture soothe to help someone feel better   Write your own sentence! You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can! (Source)   Write a sentence with the word SOOTHE: Remember: soothing things take away some of your pain, your worry, or your stress. Idea 1: "If a baby is crying, you can soothe them by (doing something) or (doing something else)." Idea 2: "I close my eyes and enjoy the soothing (sound or feel) of (something)." You can type in here. When you're done, copy and paste your sentence wherever you'd like it to go.