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NAmE//kɑm//
calm somebody/somethingVerb Forms present simple I / you / we / they calm he / she / it calms
past simple calmed
-ing form calming
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Definition of calm verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
to make someone or something become quiet and more relaxed, especially after strong emotion or excitement I took a few seconds to calm my nerves. His presence had a calming influence.
Phrasal Verbscalm down