to cause winds, storms, floods, pain etc to become less

lessen, grow or cause to grow less

(of a person, animal) to put oneself in a horizontal position

relax

to rest, sit or stand in a lazy way

lay sprawled

(to cause something) to become less tight, stiff or rigid; (to case a person, part of the body) to become less tense, active etc

be or feel at ease

to behave in a way free from strain or formality

be or feel at ease