/ ˈswiːtn; NAmE / verb [ vn ]
1.
to make food or drinks taste sweeter by adding sugar, etc.
2.
sweeten sb (up) ( informal ) to try to make sb more willing to help you, agree to sth, etc. by giving them money, praising them, etc.
3.
to make sth more pleasant or acceptable
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