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soften

[ saw-fuhn, sof-uhn ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to make soft or softer.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , ,

    Antonyms:



verb (used without object)

  1. to become soft or softer.

    Antonyms:

soften

/ ˈ²õÉ’´ÚÉ™²Ô /

verb

  1. to make or become soft or softer
  2. to make or become gentler
  3. intr commerce
    1. (of demand, a market, etc) to weaken
    2. (of a price) to fall
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ´Çv±ð°ù·²õ´Ç´Ú³Ùî€½Ä²Ô verb
  • °ù±ð·²õ´Ç´Út±ð²Ô verb
  • ³Ü²Ô·²õ´Ç´Ú³ÙIJÔ·¾±²Ô²µ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of soften1

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; soft, -en 1
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"But those moments should pass. A diversified strategy that is thoughtfully adapting to changing circumstances can't prevent the punches, but it can soften the blows."

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While there's been no lack of trying to soften the blows for the UK, the government's hopes have been dashed already.

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When Wayne signals he is ready, the doctor mixes the meds with cherry and pineapple juice to soften the bitter taste - and he hands this pink liquid to Wayne.

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Life can soften you and harden you in equal measure.

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The rubber material that would normally soften the grip, and the sponge around the shoulder, were replaced by rubber his team cut from old bicycle tires.

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