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- pronunciation:
- swi
t
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
sweetens, sweetening, sweetened |
| definition 1: |
to cause to be sweet or sweeter, esp. in taste.
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| definition 2: |
to make kinder or more pleasant in temperament; soften.
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| definition 3: |
to make more pleasant or satisfying.
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| definition 4: |
(informal) to add to the value of.
The bidders will sweeten their offer. |
| related words: |
candy, enrich, perfume |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to become sweet or sweeter.
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| related words: |
candy |
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| derivation: |
sweetener (n.) |
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