What does quieten mean?
Quieten means (transitive, Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) To make quiet..
Quieten
/ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive, Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) To make quiet..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive, Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) To make quiet.
- (intransitive, Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) To become quiet.
Example Sentences
quieten the class
Take deep, deep breaths and quieten your mind while you contemplate what has been revealed within my latest journallings to you.
quieten down please, the speaker is going to start.
Synonyms for quieten
Antonyms for quieten
Related Words
Word Forms
- quietens
- quietening
- quietened
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for quieten?
Common synonyms include lull, calm, hush, quiet.
What is the opposite of quieten?
Possible antonyms include charge, rouse, agitate, commove.
How do you use quieten in a sentence?
quieten the class
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