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Quick definitions from WordNet (soften)
▸ verb: make (images or sounds) soft or softer
▸ verb: become soft or softer ("The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it")
▸ verb: make soft or softer ("This liquid will soften your laundry")
▸ verb: make less severe or harsh
▸ verb: give in, as to influence or pressure
▸ verb: lessen in force or effect ("Soften a shock")
▸ verb: protect from impact
▸ Also see softens
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▸ verb: make (images or sounds) soft or softer
▸ verb: become soft or softer ("The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it")
▸ verb: make soft or softer ("This liquid will soften your laundry")
▸ verb: make less severe or harsh
▸ verb: give in, as to influence or pressure
▸ verb: lessen in force or effect ("Soften a shock")
▸ verb: protect from impact
▸ Also see softens
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to soften
▸ Usage examples for soften
▸ Idioms related to soften (New!)
▸ Words that often appear near soften
▸ Rhymes of soften
▸ Invented words related to soften