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Softens

To make something soft or softer.

📖 Definitions of "Softens"

verb
  1. 1

    To make something soft or softer.

    "Soften the butter before beating in the sugar."

  2. 2

    To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).

    "Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery."

  3. 3

    To make less harsh

    "Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism."

  4. 4

    To become soft or softer

    "The butter softened as it warmed up."

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