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sadden
verb sad·den \ˈsa-dən\
: to cause (someone) to be sad
: to become sad : to show sadness
sad·denedsad·den·ing \ˈsad-niŋ, ˈsa-dən-iŋ\
Full Definition of SADDEN
transitive verb
: to make sad
intransitive verb
: to become sad
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First Known Use of SADDEN
1628
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sadden
verb sad·den \ˈsa-dən\
sad·denedsad·den·ing
Definition of SADDEN for Kids
: to make or become sad
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