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quieten

verb

  1. to cause to become quiet
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Pronunciation: /ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English quiet English -en English quieten From quiet + -en (verbal suffix).

  1. 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.

  2. To become quiet.

    quieten down please, the speaker is going to start.