"soften" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés

soften verbo

soften + sustantivo

Kolokacji: 20

soften the blow • soften one's tone • soften one's stance • soften one's image • soften one's position • ...

verbo + soften

Kolokacji: 4

begin to soften • try to soften • help soften • begin softening

Kolokacji: 2

Grup znaczeniowych: 1

(1) begin, try, help

Kolokacji: 4

1. begin to soften = zacznij zmiękczać begin to soften

2. try to soften = spróbuj zmiękczyć try to soften

3. help soften = pomóż zmiękczać help soften

They helped soften the harsh loneliness of being sick in a strange land.
Keys that give slightly as you press them help soften the landing.
Follow that with a hot shower or a bath because this will help soften the hair and skin on your chest.
If, in the end, it becomes necessary to take a stand and resign, then some of women's social conditioning may help soften the blow.
Gore's military record helped soften some of the criticism about Clinton's ability to lead the military.
They help soften the impact of rising insurance costs but are unlikely to bring crowds to their feet.
But it helps soften the widely held belief that inflation is a serious concern.
This helped soften his image as a dangerous rock 'n' roller.
This medicine will also help soften cracked skin or callouses.
That helped soften all the bad feelings that went with it.

4. begin softening = zacznij zmiękczać begin softening

soften + preposición

Kolokacji: 19

soften up • soften with • soften in • soften to • soften into • ...

soften + adjetivo/adverbio

Kolokacji: 14

soften slightly • soften somewhat • softened considerably • suddenly soften • gradually soften • ...

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