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sweeten

The correct spelling is sweeten.

How to pronounce sweeten

/ˈswiːtən/
verb

IPA: /ˈswiːtən/

Say it like: Swee-ten

The correct spelling is sweeten. To make sweet to the taste. For example: "to sweeten tea"

Usage Examples

to sweeten tea

to sweeten friendship

to sweeten the temper

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make sweet to the taste.
  2. 2.To make (more) pleasant or to the mind or feelings.
  3. 3.To make mild or kind; to soften.
  4. 4.To make less painful or laborious; to relieve.
  5. 5.To soften to the eye; to make delicate.

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