🧈soften

verb
/ˈsɒfən/

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example Sentences

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

Example Expressions

soften the blow

Synonyms

melt, ease, relax, calm

Antonyms

harden, stiffen, strengthen

Collocations

soften the tone, soften the blow, soften the skin, soften voice

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