SWEETEN


Meaning of SWEETEN in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

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

He liberally ~ed his coffee...

The Australians fry their bananas and ~ them with honey.

VERB: V n, V n with n

2.

If you ~ something such as an offer or a business deal, you try to make someone want it more by improving it or by increasing the amount you are willing to pay.

Kalon Group has ~ed its takeover offer for Manders...

VERB: V n

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