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soften
ˈsɒfn
verb
zmiękczać
Also
łagodzićrozmiękczać
Definition
To make or become less hard, firm, or harsh; to make something gentler, milder, or more sympathetic.
Examples
Add some water to soften the dough.
Dodaj trochę wody, żeby zmiękczyć ciasto.
Her tone softened as she spoke about her children.
Jej ton złagodniał, gdy mówiła o swoich dzieciach.
The news helped to soften the impact of the economic crisis.
Wiadomości pomogły złagodzić wpływ kryzysu gospodarczego.
Collocations
soften the blowsoften the lightsoften the edges
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