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Meanings of soften (softens) in English
Usage of softens in English
1
Some it softens; some it hardens; some it degenerates; some it alters.
2
The loss of the outward purifies the affection and softens the heart.
3
Time softens; new associations, new thoughts and faces; men with marvellous adventures-
4
Cook, stirring a few times, until the onion softens, about 10 minutes.
5
Suffering softens the heart; her grief will make her love me more.
6
His voice softens; blind confidence and supplication give it an unusual tone.
7
Even Haymitch must know he's been too harsh because his voice softens.
8
Remove from the freezer a few minutes before serving so it softens.
9
Fain would he hate; and yet a vague pity softens his heart.
10
But that backing softens among Republicans with college degrees and higher incomes.
11
Shame softens the heart sometimes, but more often it hardens the spirit.
12
The water becomes lukewarm, softens the product and allows bacteria to develop.
13
This natural oil softens and protects both the hair and the scalp.
14
Such generosity softens the rigours of war, and does honour to humanity.
15
Note that it rains and then the clay softens the pen falls.
16
Pouring a little hot water on a broom, softens it for carpets.
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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