To have contributed in some way to
Past tense for to make more bearable
“Lemongrass, geranium, and ginger are thought to be able to help ease digestive difficulties.”
Past tense for to reduce in intensity
“Sleep would ease the effects of the drug, but right now, Bixby wanted to be alert.”
Past tense for to free from anxiety or worry
“It would certainly ease my mind if I could figure out what the cause of the problem is.”
Past tense for to become less serious or severe
“Kelly was overburdened with work, but the tension she felt would ease once help arrived.”
Past tense for to facilitate or reduce the difficulty of
“Members have established a website to ease the dissemination of information about their work.”
Past tense for to move (something or oneself) slowly and carefully
“I would slowly ease the cork out of the champagne bottle.”
Past tense for to loosen or slacken the tension of
“Once the ladder is past the point you wish to access, ease the rope until the ladder locks into position.”
Lessened or abated in severity or intensity
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