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Definition relent in British English

relent verb

[intransitive] verb
/rɪˈlent/
1

to change your mind about not allowing something to happen or not letting someone do something

Example

My parents finally relented and let us go to the party.

Synonyms and related words
change your mind see reason/sense adapt
2

if rain or snow relents, it stops being so severe

Synonyms and related words
rain snow come down
Definition relent in British English