allayed; allaying; allays
1
: to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
expect a breeze to allay the heat
2
: to make quiet : calm
trying to allay their fears
obsolete
: to diminish in strength : subside
Examples of allay in a Sentence
The new advertising campaign is an attempt to allay the public's concerns about the safety of the company's products.
a gentle breeze would allay the heat
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Duan says this practice is increasingly prevalent within China’s CAE industry, partly to allay clients’ concerns about data security.
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Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Against Liverpool, the protection of Caicedo and Gusto in front of the defence, along with Fernandez’s work rate and ability to cover ground, allayed concerns about how his move forward could leave them vulnerable defensively.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the economy continues to expand, while inflation remains relatively tame, allaying the worst of investors’ fears that cyclical assets could take a hit.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Some fears were allayed the following week in the Broncos’ 51-14 win over Eastern Washington, with Boise State amassing more than 300 yards passing (309) and rushing (328) for the first time since 2018.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2025
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Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Against Liverpool, the protection of Caicedo and Gusto in front of the defence, along with Fernandez’s work rate and ability to cover ground, allayed concerns about how his move forward could leave them vulnerable defensively.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the economy continues to expand, while inflation remains relatively tame, allaying the worst of investors’ fears that cyclical assets could take a hit.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Some fears were allayed the following week in the Broncos’ 51-14 win over Eastern Washington, with Boise State amassing more than 300 yards passing (309) and rushing (328) for the first time since 2018.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Allay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allay. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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