soften

Meanings

• verb

  Make (something) less harsh, rigid, or extreme.

  - "The teacher softened her tone when speaking to the upset student."
  - "The hard candy was softened in water before being given to the baby."

• verb

  Become softer or less firm.

  - "The butter softens at room temperature."
  - "The soil needs to be softened before planting seeds."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɔfən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with soften
ten , den , heaven , given

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Variants

List of all variants of soften that leads to same result
soften , softened , softener , softeners , softening , softens , soften up , softened up , softening up , softens up , cushion the blow , cushion/soften the blow , soften the blow

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Forms

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softened, softening, softens

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Etymology

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Old English softe 'soft' + -en verbal suffix.

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Trivia

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1. Softening butter is a common kitchen task. It's often done by leaving it at room temperature for a few hours or by grating it.

2. In the Middle Ages, people used to soften their bread by soaking it in water or ale before eating.

3. The softening process is crucial in many industries, such as textiles, food processing, and construction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tenderization: The process of making meat more tender by breaking down the fibers and connective tissue.

2. Emotional softening: The act of opening one's heart and becoming more compassionate and understanding.

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Culture

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Softening is a common theme in literature and art, often representing compassion, understanding, and transformation.

How to Memorize "soften"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of clay being molded and shaped gently, becoming softer with each touch.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'comfortable' and how it relates to being soft and easy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-O-F-T-E-N to remember the meaning: Soothe, Offer, Flex, Tenderize, Ease, and Nurture.

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