noun🔗ShareStay; stop; delay."After much nagging, my brother relents and finally lets me borrow his video game. "timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA relenting."After a long period of strict rules, the teacher's relents brought a sense of ease to the classroom. "attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper"He had planned to ground his son for a month, but relented and decided to give him a stern lecture instead."attitudecharacteractionmoralemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo slacken; to abate."He will not relent in his effort to reclaim his victory."natureweatherconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lessen, make less severe or intense."The strict teacher finally relents and gives the students a few extra minutes to finish the test. "conditionnatureweatheramountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of substance) To become less rigid or hard; to soften; to yield, for example by dissolving or melting"The ice finally relents under the warm sun, turning into puddles of water. "materialsubstancephysicschemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
