Definitions for softens

softens soft·en

Spelling: [saw-fuh n, sof-uh n]
IPA: /ˈsɔ fən, ˈsɒf ən/

Softens is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 132 anagrams from letters in softens (efnosst).

Definitions for softens

verb (used with object)

  1. to make soft or softer.

verb (used without object)

  1. to become soft or softer.

Origin of softens

Middle English word dating back to 1325-75; See origin at soft, -en1

Examples for softens

Russia did not only rely on Ketchum to soften its image in the West.

That it could soften or relent, appeared next to impossible.

Enough, you are happy, and I shall be so too, when God pleases to soften this blow.

But now, facing a tough re-election, Walker is trying to soften his rhetoric.

Cover with plastic wrap and allow the dates to soften, about 15 minutes.

I asked, more to soften the effect of Marvin's brutal remark than anything else.

Indeed, after the end of a relationships, there are many reasons to turn to sex to soften the blow.

"I'll put a rubber bit in his mouth, to soften it," he pumped brokenly.

There are hints that a behind-the-scenes strategy to soften the blame put on the Portuguese is already underway.

At first indeed he had hoped to soften Benedetta, and throw her into Luigi's arms.

Word Value for softens
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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