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- DictionaryRe·lent/rəˈlent/
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- 1. abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment: "she was going to refuse his request, but relented"
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Definitions of 'relent' If you relent, you allow someone to do something that you had previously refused to allow them to do. [...] Conjugations of 'relent' present simple: I relent, you relent [...] past simple: I relented, you relented [...] past participle: relented. More. Synonyms of 'relent' • be merciful, yield, give in, soften [...]
relent. verb [ I ] uk / rɪˈlent / us. Add to word list Add to word list. to allow something that you refused to allow before: The security guard relented and let them through. (Definition of relent from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Relent definition: to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving. See examples of RELENT used in a sentence.
Definition of relent verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
RELENT meaning: 1 : to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing; 2 : to become less severe, harsh, strong, determined, etc.
to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving. to become less severe; slacken: The winds relented. v.t. [ Obs.]to cause to soften in feeling, temper, or determination. [ Obs.]to cause to slacken; abate. [ Obs.]to abandon; relinquish.
verb. /rɪˈlɛnt/ IPA. share. Dictionary definition of relent. To yield, give in, or become less strict, severe, or determined in one's stance or attitude. "If the rain doesn't relent soon, the outdoor event will have to be cancelled." #1 New Release on Amazon! Detailed meaning of relent.
