How to Use soften in a Sentence

soften

verb

• The oil is used to soften and preserve the leather.
• The grass softened my fall.
• The butter will soften if left on the counter overnight.
• The recipe called for one stick of butter, softened.
• Her face softened when he entered the room.
• The lotion softens dry skin.
• His criticism of the president has softened in the past year.
• The company has softened its stance on dating in the workplace.
• Then, to soften the perimeter, tuck in stems with berries.
  — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
• That’s not to say that prices softened or demand fell flat.
  — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2024
• But this doesn’t mean that the Hives have abandoned their punk-rock roots or softened their touch.
  — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2023
• His resolve didn’t soften even when Ms. Mayes came out to her parents in the mid-1990s.
  — Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2023
• Talakoub says to shave with—not against—the grain and to shave in a steamy shower to soften the hairs.
  — Harper's BAZAAR, 26 May 2023
• Heat the oil in a pan, then add the garlic and onions; after the onions soften, add the olives, capers and marinara sauce.
  — Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2024
• As the symphony of the world softens, her own body gets louder.
  — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
• The Swiss ruling softened the blow for those who lost Tuesday.
  — Molly Quell, Fortune Europe, 10 Apr. 2024
• Let that soften for a few seconds, and then deglaze the bottom of the pot with vegetable broth or water.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
• Green said there are steps districts can take to soften the blow of school closures.
  — Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2024
• If the croutons begin to soften over time, pop them back in the oven to toast them up before serving.
  — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
• But this time around, there are signs that his support among this bloc of voters has softened.
  — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
• This softens it slightly but then stops the cooking, sealing in the bright green color.
  — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
• Make sure to cook the onion and celery in butter or oil long enough to soften it without being mushy.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
• The upholstered bed, soft beige wall color and gold sconce soften the look.
  — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
• Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, until the onion begins to soften.
  — Bridgette A. Lacy, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• If the Barbie doll heats up, the plastic can soften and become misshapen.
  — Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Mar. 2024
• But having something special to put up in its place can help soften the blow.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
• And many in ballet are becoming more open to that kind of softening.
  — Margaret Fuhrer, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
• In other words, a softening metaphor gets investors to under-react to the bad news.
  — Sam Dean, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
• Think vertically to help disguise the walls and soften the space.
  — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2023
• Add the green garlic and saute 3 minutes until softened.
  — Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 3 May 2024