soften
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fən, ˈsɒf
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to make or become soft or softer |
| 2. | to make or become gentler |
| 3. | (intr) commerce |
| a. (of demand, a market, etc) to weaken | |
| b. (of a price) to fall | |
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Soften
is one of our favorite verbs.
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| to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly. |
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Word Origin & History
soften
c.1385, "to mitigate, diminish," from soft (adj.). Meaning "to make physically soft" is from 1530; intrans. sense of "to become softer" is attested from 1611.
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Example sentences
The cushion will trim returns in normal times, but soften any declines and give you means to buy on a terrorism-related dip.
When it's time to relax in a bubble bath, they are certain to soften and soothe you in all the right places.
Booking a politician on a comedy show is another way to soften his image.
And start stirring the lees, to soften up the wine and add some complexity.
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