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How to pronounce “relent

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Pronunciation guide for relent

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of relent with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Finding Time For Yourself in the Chaos of ParentingAfter three more hugs, I relent.
Definition summary
A stay; a stop; a delay.

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How to pronounce relent

Finding Time For Yourself in the Chaos of Parenting

After three more hugs, I relent.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “relent

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A stay; a stop; a delay.
  • (obsolete) A relenting.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To give in or be swayed; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to show clemency.
  • (intransitive) To slacken; to abate.
  • (obsolete, transitive) To lessen, make less severe or intense.
  • (dated, intransitive, of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting
  • [Adjective]
  • (obsolete) Softhearted; yielding.

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