re
lent
Third Person
relents
Present Participle
relenting
Past Tense
relented
Past Participle
relented
1
to accept something, usually after some resistance
- After much persuasion, the manager relented and granted the team an extra day off.
- Despite his initial stubbornness, he eventually relented and agreed to compromise.
- The company finally relented and decided to lower their prices in response to customer feedback.
- She pleaded with him to relent and forgive her, promising to make amends.
- The teacher relented and extended the deadline for the assignment after considering the students' requests.
Antonyms:
2
(of weather, situation, etc.) to become less harsh or severe
- As the storm progressed, the winds finally relented, allowing the residents to venture outside safely.
- The intense heat relented in the evening, bringing relief to the sweltering city.
- The pressure on the wound gradually relented as the medical team worked tirelessly to stabilize the patient.