Massage (Verb)
Syllable division: mas·sage
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈmæs.ɑːʒ/ US: /məˈsɑːʒ/
#1 Meaning: When you want to help someone relax or relieve stiff muscles/joint pain, you rub and press their body in a steady, repetitive motion.
Example:
> I went for a full body massage this weekend and my entire body feels relaxed.
> Would you massage my feet?
> It is a proven fact that getting a massage can help relief stress.
#2 Meaning: To deceive someone by making facts or numbers appear better than they really are.
Example:
> Radio stations have been massaging their listening figures in order to attract more sponsorships.
> The investigator massaged the evidence to help his case.
When was the last time you went for a massage?
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I need a massage as I tired from the training
Good sentence Ammar!
Try saying: I need a massage because I am tired from all the training
When the foreign go to visit Thailand they want receive thai massage,because it is a famous relaxing massage.
Good sentence Nirvana!
Try saying: When foreigners visits Thailand, they want to go for a Thai-massage because it is a massage that is famous for relaxing
People are having a body massage to relieve muscles and relax their bodies. I think brain massage is way more important to keep your mind calm and relaxed. Don’t you think so?
Good sentence Bhumika!
Try saying: People go for body massages to relieve their muscles and relax their bodies.
When my child hits her hand I massage it.
Thank you for posting Ligia!