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quieten

[ kwahy-i-tn ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to become quiet (often followed by down ).


verb (used with object)

  1. to make quiet.

quieten

/ ˈkwaɪətən /

verb

  1. often foll by down to make or become calm, silent, etc; pacify or become peaceful
  2. tr to allay (fear, doubts, etc)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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  • quiet·en·er noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quieten1

First recorded in 1820–30; quiet + -en 1
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Example Sentences

His mother, Najat, 24, kisses him gently on his cheek and cradles him to quieten him.

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The 7 October attack has also quietened calls for peace.

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It is hoped they will sign off a draft programme for government which should quieten the critics.

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Conditions are then expected to quieten down for the bank holiday weekend.

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However, Zach Wallace's powerful conversion from a penalty stroke brought GB level with the host nation to quieten the partisan crowd.

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