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Meanings of soften (softens) in English
Synonyms
Examples for "break"
Examples for "break"
1
Yes, that really was his only break in the case thus far.
2
Popular films did, however, break into the best picture race last year.
3
Superb police work, chief: When you friend suggest you break the law.
4
NK: Today we have not heard any reports of diseases break out.
5
Mr Bell said health interventions could break the addiction and crime cycle.
1
The family say the house is damp and unsafe for their children.
2
Food was paltry and hygienic conditions often dismal in damp overcrowded cells.
3
Silverfish only thrive in damp conditions, so they're fairly easy to control.
4
I bring coffee,' she said firmly, and took the damp bundle away.
5
The street lamps were alight; the rays glittered on the damp pavements.
1
Forty per cent said they expect the economy to weaken in 2012.
2
Ultimately, yes, we do think it will weaken in the longer term.
3
Analysts fear growing credit quickly could weaken asset quality and capital buffers.
4
We believe Lumena's aggressive expansion plans could weaken its business risk profile.
5
I have asked the police forces and security forces to never weaken.
1
National elections can often dampen demand as buyers put off major purchases.
2
Another round of losses in a new area would further dampen credit.
3
Still, the results did not dampen the company's expectations for the year.
4
Trump's problems with Latino voters could dampen his Nov. 8 election hopes.
5
Rising U.S. interest rates usually dampen attractiveness of higher yields in Asia.
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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