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steadied
[/ˈstɛdid/]
verb
estabilizou
1.
past tense of steady; made firm, stable, or balanced
She steadied herself against the wall.
Ela se estabilizou contra a parede.
2.
calmed or composed someone
He steadied his nerves before the presentation.
Ele acalmou seus nervos antes da apresentação.
3.
made something stop moving or shaking
The captain steadied the ship through the storm.
O capitão estabilizou o navio durante a tempestade.
Synonyms
stabilized
balanced
calmed
composed
settled
anchored
Antonyms
destabilized
shook
agitated
disturbed
unsettled
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estabilizou
most common usage
São Paulo
estabilizou
standard usage
Portugal
estabilizou
standard usage, may also use 'equilibrou'
Related Idioms & Phrases
steadied the ship
steadied one's nerves
steadied the course
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