sweeten

[ˈswiːtn]

sweeten Definition

  • 1to make something sweet or sweeter in taste
  • 2to make something more pleasant or agreeable

Using sweeten: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sweeten" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I added sugar to sweeten the tea.

  • Example

    The deal was sweetened by offering a higher salary.

  • Example

    She tried to sweeten the news with a compliment.

sweeten Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sweeten

Antonyms for sweeten

Phrases with sweeten

  • to make an offer more attractive by adding something to it

    Example

    The company sweetened the pot by offering a signing bonus.

  • to make an agreement more favorable by adding something to it

    Example

    The seller sweetened the deal by throwing in free delivery.

  • to become more friendly or agreeable

    Example

    He needs to sweeten up if he wants to make friends.

Origins of sweeten

from Old English 'swētan', meaning 'to make sweet'

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Summary: sweeten in Brief

To 'sweeten' [ˈswiːtn] means to add sweetness to something, either in taste or in making it more pleasant. It can refer to adding sugar to tea or making a deal more attractive by offering more. The phrase 'sweeten the pot' refers to making an offer more attractive, while 'sweeten the deal' refers to making an agreement more favorable. 'Sweeten up' means to become more friendly or agreeable.