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Example Sentences

Example:He polished the whiskey glass before taking a sip.

Definition:to make something smooth and shining, often by rubbing or rubbing with a special substance

From polish

Example:The teacher tried to tame the classroom discussion.

Definition:to make something more gentle or manageable

From tame

Example:We need to tamper with the plan to make it more acceptable to everyone.

Definition:to change or manipulate something in a way that is not entirely fair or legal

From tamper with

Example:The lawyer tried to dampen the judge's anger to avoid a harsh sentence.

Definition:to reduce the intensity or size of something, often to make it less harsh or extreme

From dampen

Example:The pacifist took deep breaths to pacify his anger.

Definition:to make someone less angry or upset

From pacify

Example:The doctor prescribed medicine to soothe her nervous system.

Definition:to make someone calm or less upset

From soothe

Example:The detergent softened the water, making it easier to wash clothes.

Definition:to make something softer or less harsh

From soften

Example:The company aims to amortize the environmental impact of their operations.

Definition:to reduce the harshness of something over time, often through many small changes

From amortize

Example:The master ceramist tempered the new clay to make the sculpture.

Definition:to make something more mild or gentle, often through a process of mixing or cracking

From temper

Example:The music artist modulated the intensity of the track for better effects.

Definition:to make something more moderate or controlled

From modulate