Dampen Meaning
/ˈdæmpən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
verbTo become damp or moist.
Sentence Examples
The defeat didn't dampen his spirits.
Not even you can dampen my spirits right now!
CEFR Practice Quiz
The rain will ____ the soil before we plant seeds.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The defeat didn't ____ his spirits.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English damp English -en English dampen From damp + -en.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Pregnant women are 20 times as likely as other healthy young women to contract listeriosis, probably because in pregnancy the immune system is dampened to prevent rejection of the fetus."
— 2007 October 16, Jane E. Brody, “Despite Strides, Listeria Needs Vigilance”, in The New York Times:
"The firm said changes in consumer behaviour had also dampened demand for the powder."
— 2020 May 20, “J&J to sell baby powder in UK despite stopping US sales”, in BBC, London: BBC, retrieved 22 May 2020:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rain will ____ the soil before we plant seeds.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The defeat didn't ____ his spirits.