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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.

Common combinations

to soften with heatto soften with use