B2verbhealth
US/məˈsɑːʒ/
UK/ˈmæs.ɑːʒ/
to rub someone's body or muscles with the hands to relieve pain or help them relax
In context
She massaged his shoulders to ease the pain.
A therapist massaged my back for half an hour after the match.
Massage the cream gently into your skin until it disappears.
Words that go with massage
verb + noun
- massage someone's shouldersHe likes to massage someone's shoulders after a long day.
- massage your backPlease massage your back with this oil.
- massage the musclesThe therapist massaged the muscles in my neck.
- massage your scalpMassage your scalp while you wash your hair.
adverb + verb
- gently massageGently massage the area with warm oil.
verb + adverb
- massage gentlyMassage gently in a circular motion.
verb + preposition
- massage intoMassage the oil into the skin.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She massaged to me.Correct: She massaged me.