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Raretone down
The correct spelling is tone down.
How to pronounce tone down
verb
Say it like: Ton-e d-own
The correct spelling is tone down. To relax; to make quieter or less obtrusive; to make milder. For example: "Ask them to tone down that orange and pink color scheme a bit."
Usage Examples
“Ask them to tone down that orange and pink color scheme a bit.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To relax; to make quieter or less obtrusive; to make milder.
- 2.To moderate or relax; to diminish or weaken the striking characteristics of; to soften.
- 3.To make a television program, piece of writing, etc. less offensive and so more suitable for a family audience.
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