To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.
To be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state.
To transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state via condensation.
To become soft or softer
To make something soft or softer.
To palatalize.
To become or make (a consonant) more lenis, to lenite.
To make less harsh
To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).