softens Synonyms & Antonyms
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Softens as a Verb
1
third-person singular simple present indicative of soften
2
To make something soft or softer.
Soften the butter before beating in the sugar.
3
To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery.
4
To make less harsh
Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism.
5
To become soft or softer
The butter softened as it warmed up.
Softens in a Sentence
Soften the butter before beating in the sugar.
Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery.
Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism.
The butter softened as it warmed up.
Word Forms & Grammar
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