Becalm and Lay

Becalm

Becalm verb - To free from distress or disturbance.
Usage example: becalmed at last, she slept soundly for the first time in weeks

Lay and becalm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lay" instead a verb "Becalm".

Lay

Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.

Becalm and lay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Becalm" instead a verb "Lay".

Nearby Words: laying, laid
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