sweeten

[ˈswiːtn]

sweeten Definition

• 1. to make something sweet or sweeter in taste
• 2. to 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

• sugar
• honey
• candy
• flavor
• enhance

Antonyms for sweeten

• bitter
• unsweetened
• sour

Phrases with sweeten

• sweeten the pot

  to make an offer more attractive by adding something to it

  Example

  The company sweetened the pot by offering a signing bonus.

• sweeten the deal

  to make an agreement more favorable by adding something to it

  Example

  The seller sweetened the deal by throwing in free delivery.

• sweeten up

  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.