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Examples of soften
soften
Curtains soften the glow of Fifth Avenue taillights, a profoundly relaxing view.
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While Saturday's game cannot decide a championship, it could soften a nightmare.
From the kentucky.com
Asked how she survived that, her eyes, which she says don't see so well, soften.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit begins to soften and gently bursts.
From the independent.co.uk
Warm the berries until they soften and become juicy and the sugar has dissolved.
From the independent.co.uk
The water is said to cure everything from colds to arthritis and to soften skin.
From the guardian.co.uk
Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables have started to soften.
From the sacbee.com
Add the red and yellow peppers and tomatoes and cook about 5 minutes, to soften.
From the sfgate.com
He put forth the Big Idea that governments had the ability to soften a downturn.
From the businessweek.com
- Make (images or sounds) soft or softer
- Dampen: lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"
- Yield: give in, as to influence or pressure
- Cushion: protect from impact; "cushion the blow"
- Mince: make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
- (softened) toned down
- (softened) dull: being or made softer or less loud or clear; "the dull boom of distant breaking waves"; "muffled drums"; "the muffled noises of the street"; "muted trumpets"
- (softening) the process of becoming softer; "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"
- Su00F8ften is a small Danish town in Jutland, roughly three kilometers south of Hinnerup and just northwest of Aarhus. Su00F8ften has a population of 2,722 (1.January 2014). Archaeological surveys of the area (2), indicate the earliest settlements dates to the Nordic Iron Age.
