Definition: 1. Make (images or sounds) soft or softer. 2. Lessen in force or effect. 3. Give in, as to influence or pressure. 4. Protect from impact. 5. Make less severe or harsh.
Use 'soften' in a sentence:
1. If your skin is dry, you have to slather on moisturizer to soften it.
2. Airbags are designed to soften the impact of a car crash.
3. Stark concrete walls have been softened by a show of fresh flowers.
4. The ice cream softened and began to melt.
5. Finally, we use our sweet hearts to soften their bodies.
6. She did not smile or soften her voice.
7. Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline.
8. One's attitude has softened.
9. Time soften all griefs.
10. Plastics will soften when exposed to heat.
11. The letter shows no sign that the Americans have softened their position.
12. Over time, the flavors blend together and soften.
13. I don't try to soften it.
14. If your skin is dry, you have to slather on moisturiser to soften it.
15. Then, as blazing sunshine alternated with drenching rains, the harsh, barren surfaces of the black rocks slowly began to soften.
16. She began to soften; she felt sorry.
17. His heart was softened and melted into tears.
18. But prices could soften some in the future.
19. He gradually softened towards me.
20. If they'd treated you well it was just to soften you up.
21. Keep breathing, letting the breath open and soften your heart.
22. It will soften your speech so that you can pose the question without offending the other person.
23. Senator Sarbanes expressed concern that programs designed to soften the blow of unemployment are not working well.
24. However, the tendency to make the equation of state soften is of importance.
25. They turn to household staples like lemons, baking soda or yogurt when it's time to clear skin of acne, soften rough patches or keep teeth sparkling.
26. on last year's “Loud,” she began to soften a bit.
27. "My primary concern is: How can I soften or civilize this message?" says etiquette expert Dana Casperson.
28. When she saw her son cry, her heart softened.
29. Consumption will soften the blow.
30. His attitude has softened.
31. New findings suggest that Gage managed to soften these abrupt changes over time and rediscover an appropriate social manner.
32. The Onions will soften.
33. He might think my brain was softening or something of the kind.
34. Benefits contain floatstone particles and pineapple ferment to soften skin.
35. Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan.
36. Her eyes, softening, caressed his face.
37. So make a special effort to soften your image.
38. Unfortunately, as a standard mattress wears, the springs soften and so do not support your spine.
39. The garden has an informal feel to soften the architectural lines of the conservatory.
40. To soften a formal look, Caroline recommends ethnic blouses.
41. There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions.
42. We wanted to soften the light without destroying the overall effect of space.
43. Fry for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened.
44. Fry the onions until they soften.
45. Trees soften the outline of the house.
46. She softened her tone a little.
47. Linseed oil will soften stiff leather.
48. His face softened as he looked at his son.
49. All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin.
50. The plush chairs absorb sound and soften reverberation.
