soften
🇺🇸
/ˈsɔːfn/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɒfn/
verb
R
to make or become less hard
Soften the butter by leaving it out of the fridge.
R
to make or become less harsh or strong
The curtains soften the bright sunlight in the room.
R
to make or become more kind or gentle
Her smile helped soften his angry mood.
R
to make something less strong or harmful
The pillow will soften the blow if you fall.
translation
to make or become less hard; to make or become less harsh or strong; to make or become more kind or gentle; to make something less strong or harmful
Word Forms
3rd Present
softens
Past
softened
Perfect
softened
Progressive
softening