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    sweeten
    /ˈswiːtn/

    verb

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  2. SWEETEN definition: 1. to make something taste sweet: 2. to make something more attractive: 3. to make a person or a…. Learn more.

  3. Learn the various meanings and uses of the verb sweeten, such as to make sweet, to soften, to free from harmful substances, or to make more valuable. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of sweeten.

  4. to reduce the saltiness of (a food or dish) by diluting with water, milk, or other liquid. to make (the breath, room air, etc.) sweet or fresh, as with a mouthwash, spray, etc. (in musical recording) to add musical instruments to (an arrangement), especially strings for a lusher sound. Chemistry.

  5. SWEETEN meaning: 1. to make something taste sweet: 2. to make something more attractive: 3. to make a person or a…. Learn more.

  6. If you sweeten food or drink, you add sugar, honey, or another sweet substance to it.

  7. sweeten something (up) to make something more pleasant or acceptable. The fall in inflation did little to sweeten news of massive job losses. To sweeten the deal, you can save 10% on orders over $50. Sweeten up your day with one of these mouth-watering desserts.

  8. When you sweeten something, you make it taste sweeter. To sweeten your lemonade, just add more sugar. To literally sweeten something, like your muffin recipe or a cup of tea, all you need to do is add something that tastes sweet, like honey, molasses, sugar, or even apple juice.