Sweeten

usgb/ˈswiːtn/
verb

To make something taste sweeter by adding sugar or other sweet substance.

She likes to sweeten her coffee with honey.
Visual representation of "sweeten" - To make something taste sweeter by adding sugar or other sweet substance.

Often appears as...

  • sweeten the tea
  • sweeten the coffee
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Visual representation of "sweeten"
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Literal Sweetening

Used to describe the physical act of making something taste sweet, often food or drinks.

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We can sweeten the sauce with a bit of sugar.
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Quantity Matters

The amount used to sweeten can vary; too much can make the taste overpowering.

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Just sweeten it slightly; don’t overdo it.
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