English Explanatory Dictionary

soften the ground

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To prepare or create favorable conditions (for something), especially with the intent of improving public acceptance of the forthcoming occurrence.

Pronunciation

En-au-soften the ground.ogg

Word forms

soften the ground softens the ground softening the ground softened the ground soften up the ground

Related words

pave the way

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