soften
verb (used with object)
will soften
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future tenseof soften.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Discovery deal now hope concessions will soften the impact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
He will attempt to civilize them, and they will soften him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
“And over time, it will soften the entire universe,” he said.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
"The decline in GfK consumer confidence in March... is probably the start of a bigger fall and suggests real household spending growth will soften in 2026," Webb said.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
“It is no wonder? your skin is so dry. Let me make a liniment that will soften it and ease the pain.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
