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sweetened

UK
/ˈswiːtənd/
US
/ˈswitənd/

Translations

sweetenedverb
sweetened
Past Simple
sweetened
Past Participle
UK
/ˈswiːtənd/
US
/ˈswiːtənd/
Functioning as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb "sweeten".
sucrerVerbe au passé et participe passé ; sens concret de rendre sucré.
She sweetened the lemonade with a splash of syrup.
Elle a sucré la limonade avec un trait de sirop.
adoucirVerbe au passé et participe passé ; sens figuré ou transitif, pour rendre quelque chose plus agréable.
The company sweetened the offer to persuade the buyers.
L’entreprise a adouci l’offre pour convaincre les acheteurs.
Additional translations
agrémenterEmploi figuré, surtout dans un contexte commercial.
Synonyms
sugared
saccharinized
saccharified
syruped
candied
honeyed
sweetenedpast participle
UK
/ˈswiːtənd/
US
/ˈswitənd/
Refined label: the adjectival use of “sweetened” is a past participle functioning adjectivally.
sucréSe dit d’une boisson ou d’un aliment auquel on a ajouté du sucre.
The sweetened tea was much more enjoyable than the plain version.
Le thé sucré était bien plus agréable que la version nature.
adouciAu sens figuré, quand quelque chose est rendu plus agréable, moins rude ou plus attrayant.
The deal was sweetened with additional benefits to entice the investors.
L’accord a été adouci par des avantages supplémentaires pour attirer les investisseurs.
Additional translations
édulcoréS’emploie surtout pour des produits ou des boissons auxquels on a ajouté un édulcorant ou un substitut du sucre.
agrémentéPlus courant dans le registre figuré ou commercial, pour indiquer qu’une offre a été rendue plus attractive.
Synonyms
sugared
honeyed
syrupy
candied
saccharine
Antonyms
unsweetened
sweetenverb

sweetened

Past Simple

sweetened
Past Simple
sweetened
Past Participle
sweetening
Gerund
UK
/ˈswiːtən/
US
/ˈswitən/
She sweetened her tea with a spoonful of honey.
Elle a sucré son thé avec une cuillerée de miel.
adoucirAu sens figuré.
He tried to sweeten the deal by offering a discount.
Il a essayé d'adoucir l'offre en proposant une remise.
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.
Additional translations
agrémenterAudio, vidéo.
Synonyms
sugar
syrup
enhance
ameliorate
improve
soften
mellow
Antonyms
bitter
sour

Definitions

sweetenedverb
Simple past tense and past participle of sweeten.
She sweetened the lemonade with a splash of syrup.
sweetenedpast participle
Having had sugar or another sweet substance added to it.
The sweetened tea was much more enjoyable than the plain version.
Made more pleasant or agreeable.
The deal was sweetened with additional benefits to entice the investors.
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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