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A sugary substance used to enhance flavor of food and drinks, synonyms
“I could really use some sweetening in my coffee to give it a richer flavor and satisfy my sweet tooth.”
The action or process of appeasing, conciliating, or preserving the peace
A sum of money or other inducement offered or given to bribe someone
The act or state of ripening
Present participle for to make or become sweet or sweeter in taste
“Today, I had strawberries on bread, with sugar on top to sweeten the taste.”
Present participle for to appease or assuage (someone)
“The pair, who will dodge minefields in Senegal and sweeten border officials with a supply of football T-shirts, will travel across France and Spain before catching the boat to Morocco and heading south to Banjul.”
Present participle for to improve or enhance the attractiveness, quality or value of
“If you've offered everything you have available to trade, it might be time to pry out your wallet and sweeten the deal with some cash.”
Present participle for to make more agreeable or less undesirable
“Henry may simply have passed on to the pope grossly exaggerated claims that had been made to him by the commander of the expedition in order to sweeten the bad news of another failure.”
Present participle for to freshen or improve the scent of air in a space or area
“The orange and lemon groves clothe the hottest and most sheltered spots near the shore with their glossy yellow-green tints, and sweeten the air with the fragrance of their flowers.”
Present participle for to make (something) greater in amount, level or degree by adding to it
Present participle for to make aromatic, fragrant, or spicy
Present participle for to give (someone) a sum of money as a reward for a service
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