Rhymes for SOFTER

• happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

• behind or in the rear

• located farther aft

• a female human offspring

• the sound of laughing

• the activity of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth or scorn

• the verbal act of offering

• something offered (as a proposal or bid)

• a usually brief attempt

• give something useful or necessary to

• present for acceptance or rejection

• agree freely

• put forward for consideration

• offer verbally

• make available for sale

• propose a payment

• produce or introduce on the stage

• present as an act of worship

• mount or put up

• make available; provide

• ask (someone) to marry you

• threaten to do something

• the event of something burning (often destructive)

• the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

• the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

• a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning

• once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

• fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking

• a severe trial

• intense adverse criticism

• start firing a weapon

• cause to go off

• bake in a kiln so as to harden

• terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

• go off or discharge

• drive out or away by or as if by fire

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• destroy by fire

• provide with fuel

• generate an electrical impulse

• become ignited

• start or maintain a fire in

• at or toward an end or late period or stage of development

• happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

• at some eventual time in the future

• comparative of the adverb `late'

• coming at a subsequent time or stage

• undergo or be subjected to

• undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)

• experience (emotional) pain

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• get worse in quality

• be in pain

• feel physical pain

• feel unwell or uncomfortable

• be given to

• undergo or suffer

• be set at a disadvantage

• a male with the same parents as someone else

• (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a monk and used as form of address

• a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group)

• a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

• used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement

• at any time

• at all times; all the time and on every occasion

• (intensifier for adjectives) very

• a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

• a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar

• a term of address for an elderly woman

• a term of address for a mother superior

• a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation

• care for like a mother

• make (offspring) by reproduction

• not at all; certainly not; not in any circumstances; not ever; at no time in the past or future

• not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; quantifier, other

• recently past

• belonging to the distant past

• very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected

• any of various alternatives; some other; entity, singular, other pronoun; quantifier, singular, another

• a licensed medical practitioner

• (Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching

• children take the roles of physician or patient or nurse and pretend they are at the physician's office

• a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution

• alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive

• give medical treatment to

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

• keep in mind for attention or consideration

• recapture the past; indulge in memories

• show appreciation to

• mention favorably, as in prayer

• mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

• exercise, or have the power of, memory

• call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony

• a person who rescues you from harm or danger

• a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

• manner of acting or controlling yourself

• the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

• (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

• (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation

• the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

• (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

• (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation

• manner of acting or controlling yourself

• of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually

• an area that is approximately central within some larger region

• the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher

• a building dedicated to a particular activity

• a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure

• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

• the object upon which interest and attention focuses

• a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process

• the middle of a military or naval formation

• (basketball) the person who plays center on a basketball team

• (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback

• a place where some particular activity is concentrated

• politically moderate persons; centrists

• (ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team

• the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering

• mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace

• the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game

• (American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play

• a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game

• equally distant from the extremes

• center upon

• direct one's attention on something

• move into the center

• a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

• to come or go into

• become a participant; be involved in

• register formally as a participant or member

• be or play a part of or in

• make a record of; set down in permanent form

• come on stage

• take on duties or office

• put or introduce into something

• set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)

• more quickly

• a written message addressed to a person or organization

• the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech

• owner who lets another person use something (housing usually) for hire

• a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)

• an award earned by participation in a school sport

• win an athletic letter

• set down or print with letters

• mark letters on or mark with letters

• an artist of consummate skill

• a person who has general authority over others

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• directs the work of others

• presiding officer of a school

• an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

• someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

• an authority qualified to teach apprentices

• key that secures entrance everywhere

• most important element

• be or become completely proficient or skilled in

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

• a form of address for a man

• an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

• someone that is abnormally large and powerful

• a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed

• a cruel wicked and inhuman person

• (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus

• disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

• binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

• the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)

• once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour phlegm

• a facility that provides a source of water

• liquid excretory product

• a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants

• supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams

• provide with water

• secrete or form water, as tears or saliva

• fill with tears

• the coldest season of the year; in the Northern Hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

• spend the winter

• a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters

• (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

• a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

• an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

• (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system

• a power tool used to buff surfaces

• a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

• add a buffer (a solution)

• protect from impact

• a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

• a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

• the speech act of replying to a question

• the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims

• a nonverbal reaction

• react verbally

• respond to a signal

• give the correct answer or solution to

• understand the meaning of

• give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)

• be liable or accountable

• be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

• match or correspond

• be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of

• react to a stimulus or command

• a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

• an angry disturbance

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• intrude or enter uninvited

• make nervous or agitated

• make confused or perplexed or puzzled

• a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer

• any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream

• a small zodiacal constellation in the Northern Hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini

• the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22

• type genus of the family Cancridae

• a machine for performing calculations automatically

• an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

• a place off to the side of an area

• the point where two lines meet or intersect

• an interior angle formed by two meeting walls

• the intersection of two streets

• the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect

• a small concavity

• a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade

• a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

• a projecting part where two sides or edges meet

• a remote area

• (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

• gain control over

• force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape

• turn a corner

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

• the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

• a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury

• a cause of pain or injury or loss

• a dangerous place

• the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

• a party of people assembled to have dinner together

• someone who controls resources and expenditures

• member of a board of directors

• someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show

• the person who directs the making of a film

• the person who leads a musical group

• an act of gracious kindness

• an advantage to the benefit of someone or something

• an inclination to approve

• a feeling of favorable regard

• souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

• promote over another

• consider as the favorite

• treat gently or carefully

• bestow a privilege upon

• a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

• alternative names for the body of a human being

• one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

• a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)

• a well-known or notable person

• a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

• an amount of money expressed numerically

• the impression produced by a person

• the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

• language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

• a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

• a decorative or artistic work

• a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

• judge to be probable

• be or play a part of or in

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• make a mathematical calculation or computation

• understand

• any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

• the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure

• one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb

• feel or handle with the fingers

• examine by touch

• search for on the computer

• indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments

• to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)

• in addition or furthermore

• to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense)

• more distant in especially degree

• promote the growth of

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• yet to be or coming

• a verb tense or other formation referring to events or states that have not yet happened

• the time yet to come

• a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future

• bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date

• effective in or looking toward the future

• (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving