Sweeten: meaning, definitions and examples

cooking, flavoring

To sweeten means to make something taste sweeter, typically by adding sugar or another sweetening agent. This action can be applied to various substances like food, beverages, and even dishes in cooking. The term can also refer to the process of enhancing or improving a situation or relationship, metaphorically making it more pleasant or agreeable. Sweetening can also describe the act of adding ingredients that diminish bitterness or sourness.

enhance, improve, mellow, sugar

Examples of usage

• I like to sweeten my tea with honey.

• She decided to sweeten the sauce with some brown sugar.

• They sweetened the deal by offering a discount.

• To reduce bitterness, you should sweeten the coffee.