Relent: meaning, definitions and examples

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relent

 

[ rษชหˆlษ›nt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

give in

To relent means to become less severe, strict, or harsh in attitude or behavior. It often implies a softening in one's position, leading to a more forgiving or accommodating stance.

Synonyms

concede, give way, soften, yield.

Examples of usage

  • After much persuasion, she finally relented and agreed to go to the party.
  • The storm relented, allowing us to finish our picnic.
  • He refused to relent on his stance until he saw the evidence.
  • The teacher relented after realizing the students were overwhelmed.
  • I hope he will relent and let us stay out a little longer.

Translations

Translations of the word "relent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ceder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฐเคฎ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachgeben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengalah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัั‚ัƒะฟะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ustฤ™powaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฒๆญฉใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฉder

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ceder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taviz vermek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋ณดํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู†ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ustoupit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ustรบpiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฉๆญฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popustiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirgefa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taviz vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ceder

Etymology

The word 'relent' comes from the Middle English term 'relenten', which derives from the Old French 'relentir', a combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'lentir' meaning 'to soften'. The roots can be traced further back to the Latin word 'lentus', which means 'slow' or 'slack'. The evolution of the word has seen it take on the meaning of softening in attitude or lessening strictness, which aligns closely with its original sense of being slow or lenient. It has been used in English literature since at least the 14th century, reflecting themes of mercy, compassion, and the easing of harshness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,606, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.