Soften (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 5
Make (images or sounds) soft or softer.
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 6
Give in, as to influence or pressure.
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.