Soften - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- lessen in force or effect (syn: break, damp, dampen, weaken)
- protect from impact (syn: buffer, cushion)
- make less severe or harsh (syn: mince, moderate)
- make soft or softer
Extra examples
The butter will soften if left on the counter overnight.
The recipe called for one stick of butter, softened.
The oil is used to soften and preserve the leather.
The lotion softens dry skin.
The company has softened its stance on dating in the workplace.
Her face softened when he entered the room.
His criticism of the president has softened in the past year.
The grass softened my fall.
She softened her tone.
He recognized her voice and his face softened.
Hard water may be softened.
The acetate does not begin to soften below a temperature of 150 C.
This liquid will soften your laundry
The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it
You go in and soften father up, and then I'll ask him for the money.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: soften
he/she/it: softens
present participle: softening
past tense: softened
past participle: softened
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