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to soften
verbgeneral useuncommon/ɐmuˈʒaɾ/a·mo·jar
Definitions
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To make something soft or softer.
Usage examples
“The rain softened the ground.”
“Let the dough soften a bit before kneading.”
Common combinations
soften the soilsoften bread
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To make or become soft, to soften; to lose firmness or rigidity.
Usage examples
“The heat softened the butter.”
“The old mattress softened with use.”
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Common combinations
to soften with heatto soften with use