sweetened; sweetening
ˈswē-tᵊn-iŋ 
ˈswēt-niŋ
1
: to make sweet
2
: to soften the mood or attitude of
3
: to make less painful or trying
4
: to free from a harmful or undesirable quality or substance
especially
: to remove sulfur compounds from
sweeten natural gas
5
: to make more valuable or attractive
sweeten the deal
: such as
a
: to increase (a pot not won on the previous deal) by anteing prior to another deal
b
: to place additional securities as collateral for (a loan)
: to become sweet
Examples of sweeten in a Sentence
He sweetened his cereal a little.
He sweetened the deal with a large signing bonus.
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This helps explain why Amazon is sweetening the deal with some additional perks, such as unlimited grocery delivery for Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and local grocery partners at just $9.99 per month.
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
These granolas are not only delicious but also protein-rich and vegan, made with high-quality organic nuts and seeds and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
What separates this device from others in the Keurig line is the ability to make iced-ish coffee, which comes out significantly cooler than the regular brew and will make a passable iced coffee when poured over ice and sweetened.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
Glycerin can help sweeten, preserve, thicken, and improve the texture of foods, supplements, and medication.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
These granolas are not only delicious but also protein-rich and vegan, made with high-quality organic nuts and seeds and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
What separates this device from others in the Keurig line is the ability to make iced-ish coffee, which comes out significantly cooler than the regular brew and will make a passable iced coffee when poured over ice and sweetened.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
Glycerin can help sweeten, preserve, thicken, and improve the texture of foods, supplements, and medication.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sweeten
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweeten. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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