soften

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Soften the blow by including these water- and power-saving gifts as stocking stuffers and/or main-event presents for your environmentally friendly friends and family.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022

Soften your shoulders, and twist your chest toward the sky.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2022

Soften foods by cooking them and cut round foods into quarters or lengthwise into skinny pieces.

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2022

Soften the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons butter and cream together in a stand mixer with the melted infused butter, molasses, and 2/3 cup sugar on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 10 minutes.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2021

Ye kindly immortals, Soften this fierce-raging flame, wildly pervading my breast!

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 by Various