Definitions for soften

soften soft·en

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

Soften is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 105 anagrams from letters in soften (efnost).

Definitions for soften

verb (used with object)

  1. to make soft or softer.

verb (used without object)

  1. to become soft or softer.

Origin of soften

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

Examples for soften

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for soften
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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