English Explanatory Dictionary

quieten

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make quiet.
  2. To become quiet.

Pronunciation

/ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/ En-us-quieten.ogg

Word forms

quieten quietens quietening quietened

Etymology

From quiet + -en (verbal suffix).

Derived words

quieten down quietener
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