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Definition soften in American English

soften verb

verb
/ˈsɔf(ə)n/
1

to become softer, or to make something softer

Example

Simmer gently until the apple has softened.

Example

If the mixture is too hard you will need to soften it.

Synonyms and related words
atomize bake boil
2

to become kinder and less severe, or to make someone or something do this

Example

When Jack spoke to the children his voice softened.

Example

She seems to have softened her attitude to him.

Synonyms and related words
change your mind see reason/sense adapt
3

to make something look more pleasant by making its color or shape less strong

Example

The warm light softened her features.

Synonyms and related words
decorate adorn enhance
4

if prices, sales etc soften, they fall in amount or value

Example

We are seeing some softening in TV advertising due to the increasingly uncertain economic environment.

Definition soften in American English