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Meanings of soften in English

Catalan
atenuar
Spanish
atenuar

Lessen in force or effect.

        atenuar
        Portuguese
        amolecer
        Catalan
        accedir
        Spanish
        acceder

        Give in, as to influence or pressure.

            amolecer
            Portuguese
            amortecer
            Spanish
            paliar

            Protect from impact.

                  amortecer
                  Portuguese
                  abrandar
                  Catalan
                  entendrir

                  Become soft or softer.

                        abrandar
                        Usage of soften in English
                        1
                        Maybe this term was used in good faith to soften the discrimination.
                        The Irish Times
                        2
                        And, America being a democracy, the political system worked to soften it.
                        Reuters
                        3
                        Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften before serving.
                        The bread lover's bread machine cookbook: a master baker's 300 f...
                        4
                        Good intentions won't quite be enough to soften a distinctly blunt vibe.
                        The South African
                        5
                        However, there are tentative signs that conditions may be about to soften.
                        The Guardian
                        6
                        Liew expected prices to soften further towards the end of the year.
                        Reuters
                        7
                        What was different about Bruce's approach was he didn't soften the focus.
                        Wired
                        8
                        The Roundup business is expected to soften in 2015, Monsanto officials said.
                        Reuters
                        9
                        Still, members of the committee are likely to soften their toughest measures.
                        Reuters
                        10
                        Don't forget to soften the dried mushrooms in hot water before using.
                        The everything stir-fry cookbook: 300 fresh and flavorful recipe...
                        11
                        Still, members of the committee are likely to soften their toughest proposals.
                        Reuters
                        12
                        He laughed to soften the order but it was an order nonetheless.
                        Agent 6
                        13
                        It is a free printer with an expensive currency that may soften.
                        Reuters
                        14
                        Further stock gains building on Friday's rally could help soften November's losses.
                        Reuters
                        15
                        Pam noticed his expression soften slightly at the mention of his children.
                        Truths unveiled
                        16
                        You would think that the dear lad's condition would soften anyone's heart.
                        Sherlock holmes: the complete illustrated novels
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                        Translations for soften
                        Soften through the time
                        Soften across language varieties
                        New Zealand
                        Common
                        United States of America
                        Common
                        Ireland
                        Common
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