quieten
/ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/ · qui·e·ten
verb
- to make quiet or less noisy The teacher asked the students to quieten the classroom before the exam.
- to become quiet or less noisy The crowd began to quieten as the concert started.
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Did you know? The word 'quieten' is often used in British English, whereas in American English, the preferred verb form is 'quiet'. The word has been used by famous authors such as Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters in their literary works.