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soften in Italian

soften in Italian is ammorbidire, addolcire, rendere arrendevole — soften means to make something soft or softer, or to become soft.

soften in Italian

ammorbidire
verb
(transitive) To make something soft or softer.
addolcire
verb
(transitive) To make something soft or softer.
rendere arrendevole
verb
(transitive) To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
addolcire
verb
(transitive) To make less harsh
ammorbidire
verb
(transitive) To make less harsh
rendere malleabile
verb
(transitive) To make less harsh
ammorbidirsi
verb
(intransitive) To become soft or softer

What does "soften" mean?

  1. verb To make something soft or softer, or to become soft.
    "Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing."
  2. verb To make something less harsh, severe, or intense.
    "He tried to soften the blow by explaining his reasons first."
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soften in a sentence

  • Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing.
  • Her expression softened when she saw the puppy.
  • He tried to soften the blow by explaining his reasons first.

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What is "soften" in Italian?

"soften" in Italian is ammorbidire, addolcire, rendere arrendevole. soften means: To make something soft or softer, or to become soft.

How do you use "soften" in a sentence?

Example: "Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing." In Italian, "soften" is ammorbidire, addolcire, rendere arrendevole.

Are there other ways to say "soften" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "soften": ammorbidire, addolcire, rendere arrendevole, rendere malleabile, ammorbidirsi.

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