quieten
verb
- to cause to become quiet
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree English quiet English -en English quieten From quiet + -en (verbal suffix).
- To make quiet.
“quieten the class”
“Take deep, deep breaths and quieten your mind while you contemplate what has been revealed within my latest journallings to you.”
- To become quiet.
“quieten down please, the speaker is going to start.”