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Mellow (Verb)

Make or grow (more) mellow; "These apples need to mellow a bit more"; "The sun mellowed the fruit".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The warm sun mellowed the flavorful grapes, making them perfect for wine-making.
As she aged, her once-fiery personality began to mellow, allowing her to connect better with others.
The smell of freshly baked bread mellowed the air in the cozy little café.
A few days in the sun mellowed the tangy strawberries, making them ready for eating.
Years of experience mellowed his initial reactions to stress, turning him into a calm leader.

Become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial; "With age, he mellowed".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The once fiery activist mellowed with age and took to painting serene landscapes.
After a few glasses of wine, she started to mellow and her laughter grew more carefree.
The artist's troubled past began to mellow as she channeled her emotions into her work.
The new teacher's initial strictness slowly started to mellow as she got to know her students.
Years spent living by the beach had mellowed him, and now he could only picture himself retiring to a life of small-town tranquility.

Soften, make mellow; "Age and experience mellowed him over the years".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Years of travel and cultural experiences mellowed her opinion on life.
Age and responsibility mellowed the once fiery young protestor.
The difficulties she faced as a child mellowed her as an adult, making her more empathetic.
The gruff exterior of the teacher mellowed as the student got to know her better.
Time mellowed the sharp edges of his youthful idealism.