relent — to become less severe, harsh, or strict; to give in or yield
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become less severe, harsh, or strict; to give in or yield
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlent/
Korean meaning: 누그러들다, 완화되다, 굴복하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**렌**트
Example Sentences
- The strict diet coach finally relented and allowed his client one slice of pizza.
- Despite her children's tears, she refused to relent on the 'no candy before dinner' rule.
- The rain finally relented after three days of constant downpour.
relent
VERB//rɪˈlent//
to become less severe, harsh, or strict; to give in or yield
A mother relents to her child's bedtime story request
He bent low to enter the tent as his heart began to relent
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'relentus', the past participle of 'relentare', meaning 'to slacken' or 'to soften'. The prefix 're-' means 'back' or 'again', combined with 'lentus' meaning 'slow' or 'flexible'.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The strict diet coach finally relented and allowed his client one slice of pizza.”
“Despite her children's tears, she refused to relent on the 'no candy before dinner' rule.”
“The rain finally relented after three days of constant downpour.”
“My cat kept meowing until I relented and gave her the expensive tuna.”
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