relented

[US]/rɪˈlɛntɪd/
[UK]/rɪˈlɛntəd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to become less severe or intense; to show mercy or compassion; to relent (past tense of relent)

Phrases & Collocations

finally relented

relented at last

relented slightly

relented after pressure

relented in time

relented on request

relented under duress

relented for peace

relented with reluctance

relented to reason

Example Sentences

after a long discussion, she finally relented and agreed to help.

he relented when he saw how upset she was.

the manager relented and allowed the employees to leave early.

she was stubborn at first, but eventually relented.

after much persuasion, he relented and joined the team.

the judge relented and reduced the sentence.

she relented on her strict rules when her child begged.

he relented and agreed to go to the party after all.

the government relented and offered more funding for education.

after hours of negotiation, both sides relented and reached an agreement.

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