verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He tried to soften the blow of his letdown by explaining the situation clearly.

Definition:to mitigate the effect or impact of something negative or unpleasant

From soften the blow

Example:She used a softer tone to communicate her concerns to her children.

Definition:a less harsh or more gentle tone of voice

From softer tone

Example:First, you need to soften the dough by adding enough water.

Definition:to make dough more pliable for kneading or shaping

From soften the dough