soften

As a verb soften

is to make something soft or softer.

As a noun softy is

a weak or sentimental person.

In lang=en terms the difference between tenderize and soften

is that tenderize is to make (something, especially meat) tender while soften is to become soft or softer.

As verbs the difference between tenderize and soften

is that tenderize is to make (something, especially meat) tender while soften is to make something soft or softer.

As verbs the difference between relented and soften

is that relented is past tense of relent while soften is to make something soft or softer.

Operate is a related term of soften.

As verbs the difference between operate and soften

is that operate is (transitive|or|intransitive) to perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act while soften is to make something soft or softer.

Prepare is a related term of soften.

As verbs the difference between prepare and soften

is that prepare is while soften is to make something soft or softer.

Fit is a related term of soften.

As an abbreviation fit

is (travel industry|aviation) fully inclusive tour.

As a verb soften is

to make something soft or softer.

Act is a related term of soften.

In lang=en terms the difference between act and soften

is that act is to feign while soften is to become soft or softer.

As verbs the difference between act and soften

is that act is to do something while soften is to make something soft or softer.

As a noun act

is (countable) something done, a deed.

Thaw is a related term of soften.

In lang=en terms the difference between thaw and soften

is that thaw is to cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve specifically by gradual warming while soften is to become soft or softer.

As verbs the difference between thaw and soften

is that thaw is to melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften; — said of that which is frozen; as, the ice thaws specifically by gradual warming while soften is to make something soft or softer.

As a noun thaw

is the melting of ice, snow, or other congealed matter; the resolution of ice, or the like, into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost.

As an adverb softly

is in a soft manner; gently.

As a verb soften is

to make something soft or softer.