Where does “soften” come from?
Soften comes from Middle English softenen, a verb derived from the adjective soft through the addition of a verbal suffix.
soften (English): To make something soft or softer; To undermine...
Definitions
- To make something soft or softer; To undermine...
Ancestry of “soften”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | softenen | — |
Words derived from “soften”