verb
relent
rih-LEHNT
verb
1
To finally agree to something after initially refusing, or to become less harsh.
"Her father finally relented and let her go to the concert."
"The storm showed no sign of relenting."
How to Use Relent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo soften your position and give in, or for something harsh to ease off.
Common pairings
finally relent
refuse to relent
Word Forms
more relent comparative, relented past tense, relents plural, relents singular, most relent superlative
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman relentir, from Latin lentare, "to bend," related to lentus, "slow, pliant."