Quieten: meaning, definitions and examples

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quieten

[ ˈkwaɪət(ə)n ]

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calm

To make or become quiet, silent, or calm.

Synonyms

calm, silence, still

Examples of usage

He tried to quieten the crowd by raising his hand.
The wind began to quieten as the storm passed.

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reduce

To make something less intense, loud, or active.

Synonyms

diminish, lessen, subdue

Examples of usage

She turned down the volume to quieten the music.
He took a deep breath to quieten his racing heart.

Translations

Translations of the word "quieten" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acalmar

🇮🇳 शांत करना (shant karna)

🇩🇪 beruhigen

🇮🇩 menenangkan

🇺🇦 заспокоїти

🇵🇱 uspokoić

🇯🇵 静める (shizumeru)

🇫🇷 calmer

🇪🇸 calmar

🇹🇷 sakinleştirmek

🇰🇷 진정시키다 (jinjeongsikida)

🇸🇦 يهدئ (yahdi)

🇨🇿 uklidnit

🇸🇰 ukľudniť

🇨🇳 安静 (ān jìng)

🇸🇮 pomiriti

🇮🇸 róa

🇰🇿 тыныштандыру

🇬🇪 დაწყნარება (datsq'nareba)

🇦🇿 sakitləşdirmək

🇲🇽 calmar

Word origin

The word 'quieten' originated from the Middle English word 'quieten', which means 'to make quiet'. It has been in use since the 14th century. The word has evolved over time to represent the action of making something quiet or calm. It is commonly used in British English and is often interchangeable with 'quiet' in American English.