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relented

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb relent has 1 sense
  1. yield, relent, soften - give in, as to influence or pressure
    Sample sentence:
    Sam and Sue relent

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relented

Definition:

verb

1. to soften in attitude, opinion, or determination, especially after a period of resistance or stubbornness.

2. to give in to the demands, requests, or pleas of someone; to become more lenient or forgiving.


Usage:

Sense 1:

- After hours of negotiation, the boss finally relented and allowed the employees to leave work early.

- She had initially refused his invitation, but later relented and agreed to accompany him to the party.


Sense 2:

- The strict teacher rarely relented when it came to deadlines, but he made an exception for the student who had lost a family member.

- The police officer relented and decided to give the young driver a warning instead of a ticket.


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