relax or relaxed?

[Mike12345]

Soft and quiet music makes me relax.
Soft and quiet music makes me relaxed.

Teachers, could you please tell me which one is correct, relax or relaxed?

Thank you!

 

[teechar]

Both are possible.
I prefer #2.

 

[BobGerr]

The first is describing the process of relaxing.
The second is describing the state of being relaxed.

 

[emsr2d2]

Mike12345, please note that there is no need to write a new post to say "Thank you", let alone two separate posts! Simply click on the "Thank" button which appears in the bottom left-hand corner of every response.