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to soften
01
to make something less firm or solid
02
to reduce the brightness or harshness of light or sound
03
to reduce the intensity, force, or impact of something
04
to decrease in firmness or rigidity
05
to make a situation or attitude less severe or strict
Example
The carpenter used sandpaper to soften the rough edges of the wooden furniture.
She used a hairdryer to soften the adhesive before removing the sticker.
Warm water can help soften cuticles before a manicure.
Applying a moisturizer can help soften dry and rough skin.
To make the leather more pliable, the craftsman applied a leather softener to soften it.
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