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sweeten the pot

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To increase a wager.
    idiomatic
  2. To make something more desirable.
    idiomatic

Examples

“He sweetened the pot since there were no takers in the office pool.”
“Beginning next year the museum will sweeten the pot for season pass⟳ members by offering them a 10% discount in the gift shop⟳ in addition to unlimited free admission.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

sweeten up sweetened sweetened the pill sweetened the pot sweetened up sweetenest

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