Relent: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง๏ธ
relent
[ rษชหlษnt ]
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:
๐ต๐น ceder
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฐเคฎ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช nachgeben
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengalah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัััะฟะธัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ ustฤpowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ญฒๆญฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท cรฉder
๐ช๐ธ ceder
๐น๐ท taviz vermek
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ณดํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุงุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ ustoupit
๐ธ๐ฐ ustรบpiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎฉๆญฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ popustiti
๐ฎ๐ธ undirgefa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ taviz vermษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 26608 endowing
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