sweeten
verb (used with object)
to make sweet, as by adding sugar.
sweetened
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past participleof sweeten.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof sweeten.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
sweetenverb (used with object)to make sweet, as by adding sugar.
Example Sentences
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After researchers accounted for other potential factors, greater consumption of artificially sweetened beverages was not associated with a higher incidence of gastric cancer.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
A premium suggests investors are betting on a sweetened offer or a bidding war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Cortado Cloud, a 4-ounce espresso or matcha drink sweetened with vanilla syrup and finished with a thick cream top, is exclusive to Studio City.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Serve with lightly sweetened orange-zest whipped cream — homemade or straight from the spray can.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
None of these thoughts sweetened my mood, and Helena’s was no better.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
