sadden (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsædən/
Definition
sadden means to make sad or unhappy. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
It saddens me to think that I might have hurt someone.
The lesson showed how to sadden in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will sadden before translating the verb.
How to Use sadden
- to sadden (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to sadden."
- sadden in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how sadden works in context."
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