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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sweet•en•er (swēt′n ər),USA pronunciation n. - something that sweetens, as sugar or a low-calorie synthetic product used instead of sugar.
- an added inducement:such sweeteners as tax breaks and low-cost loans.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: sweetener /ˈswiːtənə/ n - a sweetening agent, esp one that does not contain sugar
- informal a bribe
- informal a financial inducement
sweet•en /ˈswitən/USA pronunciation v. - to (cause to) become sweet: [~ + object]Add some brown sugar to sweeten the mix.[no object]As the wine ages it will gradually sweeten.
- [~ + object] to make (the breath, air, etc.) sweet or fresh, as with a commercial product.
- [~ + object] to remove sulfur and its compounds from (oil or gas).
- Informal Termsto add to the value or attractiveness of (a business deal, proposal, etc.):[~ + object]The company sweetened its salary offer to her.
sweet•en•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sweet•en (swēt′n),USA pronunciation v.t. - to make sweet, as by adding sugar.
- to make mild or kind;
soften. - to lessen the acridity or pungency of (a food) by prolonged cooking.
- to reduce the saltiness of (a food or dish) by diluting with water, milk, or other liquid.
- to make (the breath, room air, etc.) sweet or fresh, as with a mouthwash, spray, etc.
- Music(in musical recording) to add musical instruments to (an arrangement), esp. strings for a lusher sound.
- Chemistry
- to make (the stomach, soil, etc.) less acidic, as by means of certain preparations, chemicals, etc.
- to remove sulfur and its compounds from (oil or gas).
- Informal Terms
- to enhance the value of (loan collateral) by including additional or especially valuable securities.
- to add to the value or attractiveness of (any proposition, holding, etc.).
- Wineto add more liquor to (an alcoholic drink).
- Games[Poker.]to add stakes to (a pot) before opening.
v.i. - to become sweet or sweeter.
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