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To make or become sweet or sweeter in taste
“Today, I had strawberries on bread, with sugar on top to sweeten the taste.”
To appease or assuage (someone)
“The pair, who will dodge minefields in Senegal and sweeten border officials with a supply of football T-shirts, will travel across France and Spain before catching the boat to Morocco and heading south to Banjul.”
To improve or enhance the attractiveness, quality or value of
“If you've offered everything you have available to trade, it might be time to pry out your wallet and sweeten the deal with some cash.”
To make more agreeable or less undesirable
“Henry may simply have passed on to the pope grossly exaggerated claims that had been made to him by the commander of the expedition in order to sweeten the bad news of another failure.”
To freshen or improve the scent of air in a space or area
“The orange and lemon groves clothe the hottest and most sheltered spots near the shore with their glossy yellow-green tints, and sweeten the air with the fragrance of their flowers.”
To make (something) greater in amount, level or degree by adding to it
To make aromatic, fragrant, or spicy
To give (someone) a sum of money as a reward for a service
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