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to relent
01
to accept something, usually after some resistance
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
relent
3rd person singular
relents
Present participle
relenting
Past simple
relented
Past participle
relented
Examples
After much persuasion, the manager relented and granted the team an extra day off.
02
(of weather, situation, etc.) to become less harsh or severe
Examples
As the storm progressed, the winds finally relented, allowing the residents to venture outside safely.
