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sweeten

UK
/ˈswiːtən/
US
/ˈswitən/

Translations

sweetenverb
sweetened
Past Simple
sweetened
Past Participle
sweetening
Gerund
UK
/ˈswiːtən/
US
/ˈswitən/
s'adoucirEmploi intransitif.
The cider will sweeten naturally as it ferments.
Le cidre s'adoucira naturellement pendant la fermentation.
désulfurerTechnique, industrie pétrolière et gazière.
The refinery installed scrubbers to sweeten the natural gas before it entered the pipeline.
La raffinerie a installé des épurateurs pour désulfurer le gaz naturel avant son injection dans le pipeline.
adoucirAu sens figuré.
He tried to sweeten the deal by offering a discount.
Il a essayé d'adoucir l'offre en proposant une remise.
She sweetened her tea with a spoonful of honey.
Elle a sucré son thé avec une cuillerée de miel.
Additional translations
agrémenterAudio, vidéo.
Synonyms
soften
mellow
sugar
syrup
enhance
ameliorate
improve
Antonyms
bitter
sour

Definitions

sweetenverb
To make something taste sweeter by adding sugar or another sweet substance.
She sweetened her tea with a spoonful of honey.
To make something more agreeable or pleasant.
He tried to sweeten the deal by offering a discount.
To make or become more pleasant or agreeable in manner or disposition.
Her mood sweetened after she received the good news.
(intransitive) To become sweet or sweeter in taste or character.
The cider will sweeten naturally as it ferments.
To enhance an audio or video recording by adding music, sound effects, or audience laughter so that it is more appealing.
The editors sweetened the sitcom episode with a subtle laugh track.
To remove or neutralize sulfur compounds and other impurities from (petroleum products, natural gas, etc.) in order to improve their odor or quality.
The refinery installed scrubbers to sweeten the natural gas before it entered the pipeline.
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