How Do You Spell RELENT?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪlˈɛnt] (IPA)

The word "relent" is spelled with five letters and two syllables - /rɪˈlɛnt/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound and the second syllable begins with the "l" sound, followed by a short "e" sound and ending with the "nt" sound. The word means to become less severe or harsh, or to give in to someone's demands or requests. It is important to spell this word correctly to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding in communication.

RELENT Meaning and Definition

1. Relent is a verb that is often associated with a change in attitude or behavior. It refers to the act of becoming less severe, intense, or harsh in one's behavior, attitude, or demands. It involves showing compassion, mercy, or kindness instead of being stubborn, strict, or unforgiving.

   When someone relents, it means they give in, yield, or soften their stance on a particular issue, request, or situation. They may change their mind, typically after displaying resistance or opposition, and decide to be more accommodating, understanding, or lenient. This change can occur due to various reasons, such as sympathy, persuasion, compromise, or a realization of the unreasonable nature of their previous attitude.

   Relenting can also refer to a process or a situation where unfavorable conditions become less harsh or intense over time. For example, the weather might relent after days of storms or a harsh winter might relent and give way to a milder season.

   In summary, to relent is to display a change in attitude, behavior, or conditions, leading to a decrease in severity, intensity, or rigidness. It involves showing mercy, compassion, or accommodation instead of being stubborn or strict. Whether it be a change in personal stance or a situation becoming less intense, relenting often entails a shift towards a more understanding and lenient position.

2. To become less rigid or hard; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RELENT

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Etymology of RELENT

The word "relent" comes from the Old French verb "rellenter", which was derived from the Latin word "lentus" meaning "slow" or "flexible". In its original sense, "relent" meant to slacken or become less severe, and it later evolved to mean softening in terms of attitude, determination, or intensity.

Similar spelling word for RELENT

• reliant.

Conjugate verb Relent

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have relented

you would have relented

he/she/it would have relented

we would have relented

they would have relented

I would have relent

you would have relent

he/she/it would have relent

we would have relent

they would have relent

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been relenting

you would have been relenting

he/she/it would have been relenting

we would have been relenting

they would have been relenting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would relent

you would relent

he/she/it would relent

we would relent

they would relent

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be relenting

you would be relenting

he/she/it would be relenting

we would be relenting

they would be relenting

FUTURE

I will relent

you will relent

he/she/it will relent

we will relent

they will relent

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be relenting

you will be relenting

he/she/it will be relenting

we will be relenting

they will be relenting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have relented

you will have relented

he/she/it will have relented

we will have relented

they will have relented

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been relenting

you will have been relenting

he/she/it will have been relenting

we will have been relenting

they will have been relenting

IMPERATIVE

you relent

we let´s relent

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to relent

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was relenting

you were relenting

he/she/it was relenting

we were relenting

they were relenting

PAST PARTICIPLE

relented

PAST PERFECT

I had relented

you had relented

he/she/it had relented

we had relented

they had relented

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been relenting

you had been relenting

he/she/it had been relenting

we had been relenting

they had been relenting

PRESENT

I relent

you relent

he/she/it relents

we relent

they relent

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am relenting

you are relenting

he/she/it is relenting

we are relenting

they are relenting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

relenting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have relented

you have relented

he/she/it has relented

we have relented

they have relented

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been relenting

you have been relenting

he/she/it has been relenting

we have been relenting

they have been relenting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it relent

SIMPLE PAST

I relented

you relented

he/she/it relented

we relented

they relented