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soften

sof·ten

soften

 
 
pronunciation:
saw fn
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: softens, softening, softened
definition: to make or become soft or softer.
She softened her pillow before laying her head down.Enzymes can soften the fibers in beef.
synonyms:
cushion, dim, lower, moderate, mute, relax, tone down
antonyms:
harden
similar words:
break, melt
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